Tsūtenkaku

At the time of its construction, its height of 64 metres (210 ft) made it the second tallest structure in Asia.

The original structure was severely damaged by a fire in 1943, and rather than being repaired, it was disassembled and the steel used for the war effort.

A private company, the Tsūtenkaku Kanko Co. Ltd., was established, and Tachū Naitō, Japan's "Father of Towers" was selected to design it.

Billiken, a popular American charm doll that came to Japan in about 1910, was enshrined within Luna Park when it opened.

Each year, thousands of visitors place a coin in his donation box and rub the soles of his feet to make their wishes come true.

Tsūtenkaku
Tsūtenkaku, south side
Shinsekai Luna Park, c. 1912