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Japan battles wildfire in the north The military has been called in with helicopters to tackle a blaze which has forced the evacuation of numerous homes, involving up to 2,000 people.

Tokyo (AFP) – Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres ... architects went even bigger and the Skytree was certified as the world's tallest tower by Guinness World Records when it opened in 2012.

Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet) upwards, giving spectacular views of the Japanese megalopolis and -- on a clear day -- the majestic Mount Fuji. The structure is an ever-present ...

Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet) upwards, giving spectacular views of the Japanese megalopolis and -- on a clear day -- the majestic Mount Fuji. The structure is an ever-present landmark ...

Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres ... from the late 16th and early 17th century, one of Japan's most famous swordsmen, as well as an artist and philosopher. Guinness World Records says it defines a ...