Its name translates to pavilion that soars above the clouds.
At that time, the country was dealing with several serious epidemics, notably cholera.
But the facade was made out of red bricks.
The building was twelve floors tall, and all the floors had electric lighting.
What remained had to be demolished during clean up.
Today, Japan has more than 270 high-rise buildings above 150 meters.
Unlike other Asian countries where the tallest skyscrapers exceed 400 meters, Japans skyscrapers are relatively shorter.
This makes construction expensive.
The current tallest building in Japan is Abeno Harukas, located in Osaka.
It is 300 meters tall.
The partially collapsed Ryounkaku after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923.
References:# When towers fall,Histories Of Science And Technology In East Asia
