Tokyo Sky Tree: Japan's Tallest Earthquake-Resistant Tower

When Tokyo’s rising skyline blocked vital digital signals, engineers had to think big—literally. Enter Tokyo Sky Tree, a breathtaking 634-meter tower designed to keep communications open while withstanding powerful earthquakes and typhoons. Built on a tiny footprint with cutting-edge seismic technology, this engineering marvel is the tallest tower in Japan and the world’s highest freestanding broadcast tower. How was it built to survive nature’s fury?

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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field.

This film was first broadcast: 2017

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