Fukuoka Tower Co., Ltd.

Fukuoka Tower Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manages the sightseeing and observation deck facilities of Fukuoka Tower. The tower was built as a monument for the 1989 Asian-Pacific Exposition (Yokatopia), commemorating the 100th anniversary of Fukuoka City's municipal organization. Standing 234 meters, it is described as Japan's tallest seaside tower and is known by the nickname "Mirror Sail" for its triangular form clad in 8,000 half-mirrors. The company's registered business includes operation of tourism and observation facilities, management of the radio tower, broadcasting and communications facilities, cultural events, and food, beverage and shop facilities.

Fukuoka Tower Co., Ltd. was established on October 14, 1987. Construction of Fukuoka Tower began in January 1988, with the column-raising ceremony in March, the ridgepole-raising ceremony in October, and the cornerstone ceremony in January 1989. The tower was completed in March 1989, coinciding with the opening of the Asian-Pacific Exposition (Yokatopia), and began operations. The tower was built as a monument for the exposition, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of Fukuoka City's municipal organization. It was designed to combine the roles of a radio tower and a sightseeing/observation tower. In March 1990, cumulative visitors surpassed 1 million; in August 1991, 2 million; in February 1993, 3 million; in July 1994, 4 million; in February 1996, 5 million; in January 1998, 6 million; in June 2000, 7 million; in April 2003, 8 million; in April 2007, 9 million; and in January 2010, 10 million. In May 1992, the Tower Hall opened. In April 1993, radio transmission began for the Fukuoka City Fire and Disaster Prevention Information Camera, the Nishi-Fukuoka Marina Marine VHF Coast Station, and in June 1993 for NHK, RKB, KBC, and TNC VHF stations, NHK-FM, and in September 1993 for FM Kyushu. In March 1999, as a 10th anniversary project, the tower's lighting was renewed to illuminate the exterior from below, and it received the Paul Waterbury Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. In April 2006, terrestrial digital television broadcasting transmission began (NHK), followed by RKB, TNC, FBS, TVQ in July 2006 and KBC in December 2006. In March 2008, the tower was certified as a "Lover's Sanctuary," and in May 2008 the original character "Futa" was born. In December 2013, as a 25th anniversary project, the tower's lighting was fully converted to LED and pixel animation illumination began. In March 2016, VHF-LOW band multimedia broadcasting began. In August 2017, the observation elevator was renewed. In February 2019, the facility was renewed. In June 2019, a welcome illumination was lit for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. In July 2023, a welcome illumination was lit for the World Aquatics Championships 2023 Fukuoka. In March 2024, the 35th anniversary cherry blossom festival was held. In July 2025, the tower's LED lighting was fully replaced. In January 2026, the illumination was certified as a Guinness World Record.

Operator of Fukuoka Tower, a landmark observation and broadcast tower positioned as a symbol of Fukuoka City.

Product categories. Observation deck operation · Radio tower management · Broadcasting and communications facilities · Cultural event operation · Food, beverage and shop facilities

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