Fukuoka is a thriving city on the coast of the island of Kyushu, located in the Northwest part of it. It is considered the southern gateway to Japan that the country for many centuries penetrated the traditions of Chinese and Korean cultures. The city consists of several districts: the fashion center of Nakasu, Fukuoka, where he lived a samurai, and Hakata, a shopping area.

In the coastal area of Momochi has many modern buildings – in particular, with the stadium's dome, home of the city team in baseball, great resort "Falcon city", several museums, including the Museum of the city and the Gas Museum of the Saeb Gallery flame. Here is the Fukuoka tower. It is the tallest building in Fukuoka, and the highest seaside tower in Japan. In the General list of Japanese high-rise buildings it occupies the 14th place.

Its construction was completed in 1989. The entire height of the tower is 234 meters. At the height of from 116 to 123 meters is a three-level observation deck, which you can see the entire city and, in particular, district Uminonakamichi, parks, beaches, numerous buildings and attractions. On the observation deck with informational booths where various interesting objects. There is also a romantic area for couples, with snaps – the symbols of strong ties. On bottom of the lookout cafe.

Outside Fukuoka tower covered with mirrors, there are more than 8 thousand. Because of this structure was called "Mirror sail." The tower has a triangular cross-section. Its design is able to withstand earthquakes of a magnitude of up to 7 points (withstood a 6-point scale) and wind speeds of up to 65 m/s (stand 49 m/s).

In 1994, the tower was damaged in the battle of two monsters, which took place in the Japanese film Godzilla.