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Regional Cooperation

2004-2005

2004年12月5日 Sumida Ward and local officials request Tobu Railway for cooperation in attracting a new tower
2005年2月7日 The Sumida Ward Assembly launches the "Sumida Ward New Tower Attraction Promotion League"
2005年2月7日 Tobu Railway announces to Sumida Ward and broadcasting companies that it will undertake a new tower project
2005年2月10日 Local organization "New Tower Promotion Council" holds launch rally
(Hikifune Cultural Center)
More than 500 ward residents participated in the appeal by the "Attraction Promotion Council"
Tobu Railway announces its commitment to the new tower project
The council (ward residents), Sumida Ward (government), and Tobu Railway (company) resolved to join forces to work on attracting the company.
2005年3月28日 Broadcasting company selects Oshiage district of Sumida Ward as first candidate site
2005年7月22日 Local attraction organizations in both Sumida and Taito wards join forces to form the "Sumida-Taito New Tower Attraction Promotion Liaison Committee"
The "New Tower Promotion Council," which is working to attract the tower to Sumida Ward, and the "New Tokyo Tower Taito Ward Construction Attraction Preparation Committee," which is centered around the Taito Ward Shopping District Association, have confirmed that they will work together to attract the tower and revitalize the area.
2005年11月7日 "Sumida-Taito New Tower Promotion Liaison Committee" held
The Sumida and Taito area attraction groups and ward offices participated, reporting on the progress of the attraction activities and exchanging opinions.
2005年12月8日 The New Tower Promotion Council holds a report session
(Hikifune Cultural Center)
Tobu Railway and other related parties report on the status of their attraction activities

2006

March 2006 A joint press conference was held to finalize the site for the new tower.
(Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo)
Sumida Ward Mayor Noboru Yamazaki, Taito Ward Mayor Hiroshi Yoshizumi, and Tobu Railway Managing Director Isamu Hataguchi held a press conference
Speakers were Sumida Ward Assembly Chairman Okiyama, Taito Ward Assembly Chairman Sanekawa, Sumida Ward New Tower Promotion Council Chairman Nishihara, New Tower Promotion Council Acting Chairman Kumagai, and Taito Ward New Tokyo Tower Construction Promotion Committee Chairman Ishiyama.
April 2006 A celebratory parade was held, hosted by the New Tower Promotion Council.
2006年6月19日 Local stakeholders establish "New Tower Construction Promotion Council"
(Sumida Riverside Hall)
Shin Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd. reports on the project outline
July 2006 New Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd. conducted a survey called "Send us your thoughts on the new tower" to gather opinions from all over the country, mainly from the local area, regarding the new tower project.
2006年8月2日 Report on the status of the initiative to the Asakusa District Tourism and Urban Development Promotion Council
(Industry and Trade Center)
Project Status Report
2006年8月10日 The NPO "Sumida River Edo Culture and Tourism Promotion Association" held the "1st Tokyo Wa-odori Festival"
The first event to connect the Sumida and Taito districts on either side of the Sumida River with a dance circle was held.
2006年9月27日 Report on the status of the initiative to the Asakusa Merchants Association
(Tepco Asakusa Hall)
Project Status Report
2006年10月10日 "New Tower Construction Promotion Association Conference" held
(Sumida Riverside Hall)
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. and New Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd. announce the concept for a mixed development project centered around a new tower
2006年11月24日 Developer proposal for new tower design unveiled
(Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo)
2006年11月29日 Symposium hosted by the New Tower Construction Promotion Council
(Sumida Riverside Hall)
New Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd. reports on the project outline, design, etc.
2006年12月9日 Held an information session for the Honjo Northern Union Neighborhood Association
(Tobu Sumida Building)
2006年12月11日 Held an explanatory meeting for the Narihira Union Town Association
(Narihira 3-chome Assembly Hall)

2007

2007年4月9日 Reporting the progress of the initiative to the Oshiage 1-chome Neighborhood Association
(Oshiage 1-chome Community Hall)
Exchange of opinions regarding the new tower and surrounding urban development
2007年4月28日 Reporting the progress of the initiative to the Narihira 1-chome Neighborhood Association
(Tenso Shrine Assembly Hall)
Exchange of opinions regarding the new tower and surrounding urban development
2007年5月12日 NPO "Mukojima Gakkai" holds symposium
(Sumida Learning Center)
Exchange of opinions regarding the new tower and surrounding urban development
2007年6月27日 Reporting the progress of the initiative to the Honjo Corporation Association
(Tobu Sumida Building)
Exchange of opinions regarding the new tower and surrounding urban development
August 6, 2007
~August 7th
An explanatory meeting was held for the Honjo Kita Union Neighborhood Association and the Narihira Union Neighborhood Association.
Explanation and report of the outline of the new tower and surrounding development projects, and exchange of opinions
2007年8月24日 Reporting on progress to the Honjo Corporation Association Tax Law Study Group
(Honjo Corporate Hall Conference Room)
Explanation and report of the outline of the new tower and surrounding development projects, and exchange of opinions
2007年9月13日 Report on the progress of the initiative at the Sumida-Taito Ward Merchants Association Study Group
(Taito Ward Office)
Explanation and report on the outline of the new tower and surrounding commercial facility development project, and exchange of opinions
September 2008

Holding a local explanatory meeting based on the Environmental Assessment Ordinance
(Sumida, Koto, and Taito areas)

Reporting session hosted by the New Tower Construction Promotion Council
Explanation and report on the outline of the new tower and surrounding commercial facility development project, and exchange of opinions

2007年10月6日 The "Light Tower Project" was realized through the efforts of local citizens.
Local volunteers established the "Heisei Light Promotion Project Executive Committee" and recruited sponsors and volunteers to create a 600m-tall tower illuminated in the night sky at the construction site.
October 26, 2007
Until November 25th
Posters soliciting name suggestions for new tower posted, with submissions coming mainly from local residents
Displayed on local town bulletin boards and shopping malls
2007年11月6日 Report on the current status of the new tower project at the Taito Ward Merchants Association Support Meeting
(Asakusa View Hotel)
2007年11月29日 The Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Committee was launched, and the first meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
The group was established to exchange information and opinions on the construction of the new tower and various issues facing the local community, mainly among local town and neighborhood associations in the Oshiage and Narihirabashi areas.

2008

2008年1月16日 The 2nd Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
After the guest speeches from the broadcasting companies, the new tower and commercial facility development
Report on the status of environmental assessment and design
2008年2月13日 The 3rd Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Explanation of the commercial facility development "construction plan" and report on the construction briefing schedule
2008年2月14日 The 6th Sumida-Taito Ward Business Association Liaison Conference
(Sumida Ward Office)
Explanation and exchange of opinions on commercial facility development "construction plans"
2008年2月20日 "New Tower Construction Promotion Council Reporting Session" held
(Sumida Riverside Hall)
Explanation of the commercial facility development "construction plan" and report on the construction briefing schedule
2008年3月12日 The 4th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Detailed explanation of the commercial facility development "construction plan" and report on the construction briefing schedule
2008年3月26日 Sumida Ward Inter-Industry Exchange Group Liaison Conference "Joint Exchange Meeting"
(Sumida Small and Medium Enterprise Center)
Presentation of the outline of the new tower and surrounding commercial facility development project, followed by exchange of opinions through a panel discussion
March 2008 Based on the "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Disputes and Adjustments Concerning the Construction of Mid- to High-Rise Buildings," we held a local briefing session regarding the building and construction plans.
(Sumida, Koto, and Taito areas)
April 1, 2008
Until May 30
Posting of nationwide voting posters for the new tower's name
Applications are submitted mainly from the local community, posted on local town bulletin boards and shopping malls
2008年4月16日 The 5th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on the results of the local briefing session held based on the "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Disputes and Adjustments Concerning the Construction of Mid- to High-Rise Buildings" and the nationwide vote on the naming of the new tower
2008年4月21日 Tsukuba Express Line Summit 2008 held in Asakusa
(Asakusa Public Hall)
Exchange of opinions regarding tourism cooperation between the new tower and the Asakusa area
2008年4月22日 New Tower Construction Promotion Council Reporting Session Held
(Hikifune Cultural Center)
Report on the outline of the architectural and construction plans, the status of local information sessions based on the "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Disputes and Adjustments Concerning the Construction of Mid- to High-Rise Buildings," and the nationwide vote on the naming of the new tower
2008年5月19日 The 6th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on preparatory work, etc.
2008年6月23日 The 7th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction schedule and naming decision
2008年8月4日 The 8th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Construction progress report
2008年10月15日 The 9th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Construction progress report
2008年12月3日 The 10th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Construction progress report

2009

2009年2月4日 The 11th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Hikifune Cultural Center)
Construction progress report
2009年3月10日 New Tower Construction Promotion Council Reporting Session Held
(Sumida Riverside Hall)
Reports on construction status, TOKYO SKYTREE color design, district heating and cooling, etc.
2009年3月16日 The 12th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress, TOKYO SKYTREE color design, etc.
2009年5月11日 The 13th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress
2009年7月27日 The 14th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress
2009年9月30日 The 15th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress
2009年10月28日 New Tower Construction Promotion Council Reporting Session Held
(Sumida Riverside Hall)
Report on construction status, TOKYO SKYTREE lighting design, and maximum height
2009年11月16日 The 16th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress

2010

2010年2月3日 The 17th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Hikifune Cultural Center)
Report on construction progress
2010年3月26日 The 18th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress
2010年5月12日 The 19th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress
2010年7月28日 The 20th Oshiage-Narihirabashi District New Tower Related Urban Development Liaison Meeting was held
(Sumida Women's Center)
Report on construction progress
*"New Tower" was a tentative name before the name "TOKYO SKYTREE" was decided.
*"Shin Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd." has changed its name to "Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd."