Fukuoka - a thriving city on the coast of Kyushu island, located in the northwestern part of it. He is considered the southern gateway to Japan, over which the country for centuries penetrated the tradition of Chinese and Korean cultures. City consists of several parts: the fashion center of Nakasu, Fukuoka, inhabited the samurai, and Hakata, shopping district.

In the coastal area of ​​Momochi are many modern buildings - in particular, a stadium with a dome opening where trains city baseball team, a great resort "Falcon City", several museums, including the Museum of the City Museum and Gas Saeb the Gallery flame. There is also a tower of Fukuoka. It is the tallest building in Fukuoka, as well as the tallest coastal tower in Japan. The general list of Japanese high-rise buildings it occupies the 14th place.

Its construction was completed in 1989. The height of the entire tower is 234 meters. At an altitude of 116 to 123 meters there is a three-tiered observation deck from which you can see the whole city and, in particular, the area Uminonakaomiti, parks, beaches, numerous buildings and landmarks. On the lookout installed information booths where various points of interest are marked. There is also a romantic corner for lovers, hung with numerous snaps - a symbol of strong ties. On the lower observation deck is a cafe.

Outside Fukuoka Tower is covered with mirrors, there are more than 8000. Because of this, the building was called the "Mirror Sail". The tower has a triangular cross-section. Its design is able to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 7 points (withstand a 6-point) and the wind speed up to 65 m / s (withstands 49 m / s).

In 1994 the tower was "destroyed" in a battle of two monsters, which took place in a Japanese movie about Godzilla.