Tokyo
the view from the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the occupants of which govern not only the 23 wards, but also the cities, towns and villages that make up Tokyo as a whole. Located in Shinjuku, it held the title of the tallest building (by roof height) in Tokyo, at 243 metres (799 feet), from 1991 to late 2006, when it surrendered its title upon the completion of Midtown Tower. The two top-floor panoramic observation decks are free of charge to the public and contain many gift shops
