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Sunshine 60

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Sunshine 60 is a 60-story skyscraper in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, completed in 1978. Rising about 240 metres, it was the tallest building in Asia when it opened and formed the central high-rise element of the Sunshine City complex. The building combines office space with public observation facilities and remains a recognizable example of Japan’s late-1970s urban tower construction.

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Where is Sunshine 60 located?

Sunshine 60 stands in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, as the central high-rise of the Sunshine City complex. It combines offices with public observation facilities and rises about 240 metres.

When was Sunshine 60 completed?

Sunshine 60 was completed in 1978. At the time it opened, the 60-story tower was the tallest building in Asia.

How tall is Sunshine 60 compared with modern Tokyo towers?

Sunshine 60 is about 240 metres tall, so it is shorter than Tokyo landmarks such as Tokyo Skytree and Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower. Its importance comes from its 1970s height and its role in Sunshine City.

What can visitors find around Sunshine 60?

Sunshine 60 is part of Sunshine City, a large mixed-use complex in Ikebukuro. The wider complex includes shopping, entertainment, offices, and observation attractions.

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