Sunday, March 31, 1968

TOKYO DAY TOUR / NIGHT TOUR — ITINERARY

Yokosuka Port Call, March 31 – April 7, 1968

Mike went on the Tokyo Day Tour on March 31, 1968 (per logbook)

2 pages, typed on blue mimeograph paper

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TOKYO DAY TOUR

$6.50 per person - 25 minimum $8.50 per person - less than 25

Leaves ship's pier at 0830 Returns at 1830

TOUR EXPENSES COVERED:

1. English speaking guide.

2. Transportation from your ship's pier, tour of the Tokyo area and return

to your ship's pier.

3. Tokyo Tower. The world's tallest tower (nearly 60 feet taller than the

Eiffel Tower) and the pride of Tokyo. The tower serves six television stations

and 56 radio stations, contains a science museum, shops, snack bars and two

observation platforms. On a clear day the view of Tokyo from the top is

magnificent.

4. Olympic Stadium. Built for the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, the stadium was

used for the swimming and diving events. It is now open to the public for

swimming and ice skating. The stadium is a gigantic modern concrete structure,

seating 11,000 people under a soaring concrete roof.

5. Yasukuni Shinto Shrine. This is a shrine dedicated to those who have given

their lives for their country. Before World War II the ashes of all war dead

were buried here; today only those who request it are enshrined at Yasukuni.

Until 1946 the shrine grounds were filled with battle trophies—guns, statues,

etc. In April and October huge festivals are held at the shrine in memory of

the war dead.

6. Lunch at Suehiro's Restaurant. Suehiro's was originally a Kyoto-based

restaurant that was so successful it branched out into other cities of Japan.

Your choice for lunch is between Kobe beefsteak or sukiyaki, either served

by kimono-clad waitresses.

7. Kokusai or Nichigeki Music Hall. Both of these theaters feature girl

dancing troupes, modeled somewhat like the Rockettes, with glittering (and

minimal) costumes, lavish arrangements, and hundreds of girls. The show

is usually a combination of western style M show dancing and traditional

Japanese dances.

8. Tour expenses not covered: Drinks and souvenirs.

TOKYO NIGHT TOUR

$10.00 per person - 25 minimum

TOUR EXPENSES COVERED:

1. English speaking guide.

2. Transportation from your ship's pier at 1200, tour of Tokyo area, and

return to your ship's pier at 2330.

3. Lunch at Suehiro's Restaurant. This is the same restaurant as on the Tokyo

Day Tour. Once again, your choice for lunch is between Kobe beefsteak (from

deep-fed, hand-massaged cows), and sukiyaki, a Japanese dish that contains thin

slices of beef and various vegetables, cooked in a soy-sauce flavored broth.

4. Kokusai or Nichigeki Music Hall. Also covered on the Tokyo Day Tour. The

theater varies, depending on the time of the month and the availability of tickets.

If Kokusai tickets are available, you will see an all-girl troupe at Nichigeki

there are both men and women dancers. Sometimes the tours are sent to the

Nichigeki Fifth Floor Music Hall, which shows an elaborate, all-girl strip show.

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5. Restaurant-Theater Hayasubaya. This is a dinner and show combined in one

restaurant. While you are eating, feudal Tokyo is re-created for you through

the dances of the Oiran, a professional performer in old Tokyo. The dancers

wear authentic costumes; elaborate hairdos, chalk-white faces, and kimono with

sleeves so heavy they are carried by two assistants. After the Oiran finish their

dancing, the professional jesters of old Tokyo perform folk dances.

6. Cabaret Hollywood. One of the largest cabarets in Tokyo, boasting over

four hundred hostesses, a live band, and floor show. The tour stops here

after dinner, for approximately two hours, for drinks, dancing, and the show.

Included in the tour are two drinks, the company of a hostess, and the floor

show. Note: Anything over two drinks must be paid for by the individual.

Tour expenses not covered: Drinks, other than specified above, and souvenirs.

TOUR EXPENSES COVERED:

[Reverse text partially visible — repeats Day Tour and Night Tour information]

Leaves ship's pier at 0830 Returns at 1830

$6.50 per person - 25 minimum

TOKYO NIGHT TOUR

[repeats Night Tour details]

TOKYO TOWER — Tourist Brochure

Nippon Television City Corporation

Acquired by Mike Ducy on March 31, 1968 (Tokyo tour during Yokosuka port call)

Published late 1967 or early 1968 (references the 10th anniversary "to be held in 1968")

Fold-out brochure. 4 scans capture the complete document: outside covers, welcome page, and interior panorama with Science Museum, Functions, Q&A, and Guide.

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TOKYO TOWER

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PAGE 1 — Welcome

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[Photo: Night view of Tokyo Tower, illuminated against dark sky]

Night View of Tokyo Tower.

Bienvenue à la Tour de Tokio.

Cette tour a été fondée en 1958. Elle est fière d'être le plus haute de toutes les tours

métalliques du monde et de servir comme importante poste d'émission et de réception de différentes

stations de radio et de télévision.

Outre ces fonctions, la Tour de Tokio est équipée des deux plate-formes d'observations, Grand

Observatoire (150 metres haut) et Spécial Observatoire (250 metres haut), qui permettent d'éffectuer

un tour d'horison de la vaste région de Tokio et d'une salle d'exposition des Science Modernes dont

l'une des caractéristiques est la présentation complète de la technique électronique.

Je vous remercie de votre visite et serais très heureux si elle vous permet de passer une journée

agréable et utile.

Hisakichi Mayeda

Président de la Tour de Tokio

WELCOME

We are very glad to have you here at Tokyo Tower, which is the highest iron tower in the world.

It is 333 meters high and is higher than Eiffel Tower in Paris by 13 meters and has become one of

the most famous places in the whole world as well as in Japan.

This Tower was designed as one for sending and receiving all electric waves including those of radio

and television broadcastings.

In addition to those fundamental works, Tokyo Tower has two observatories, one is the Grand

Observatory with a height of 150 meters and the other is the Special (upper) Observatory with a

height of 250 meters which has recently been completed in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of

Tokyo Tower to be held in 1968. From these observatories, you can command a grand view covering not

only the whole city of Tokyo but also most areas of the Kanto District.

Tokyo Tower has, also, Modern Science Museum in its building, where you can obtain up-to-date

knowledges on Japan's modern science including the operation of large-scale electronic computers

which have recently been installed on the 3rd floor.

Many scientific products indicating high level of Japan's present industries are displayed by the

leading makers of the country in the show-room.

May your visit to Tokyo Tower be one of the wonderful memories in Japan.

Thank you for your coming.

Hisakichi Maeda

President of Tokyo Tower.

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PAGE 2 — The Modern Science Museum / Functions of Tokyo Tower

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[Panoramic header photo: "Great Tokyo Viewed from the Special (upper) Observatory" — 360° panoramic view with directional labels: "In the direction of ShinjuKu", "In the direction of Imperial Palace and Diet Building"]

[Photo: Interior of Nippon Electric Showroom showing electronic equipment displays]

Nippon Electric Showroom

The Modern Science Museum

La Salle d'Exposition des Sciences modernes

Le département de radio-diffusion se trouve au 5e étage. Des installations de diffusion et de

transmission de diverses compagnies de télévision sont exposées.

Des produits électroniques sont exposés dans le département de télécommunication, situé au 4e

étage. La NEC montre avec précision comment fonctionnent les installations d'une station de

télévision. La Tokio Electric Compagnie expose des maquettes de station génératrice hydraulique.

La Toshiba offre une maquette de la "Cité de demain" et des produits électriques qui ajoutent à

l'intérêt de cette visite.

Dans le département des machines électriques, qui se trouve au 3e étage, sont exposés des

appareils électriques de ménage et des machines industrielles d'utilisation générale, production

de la technique japonaise la plus moderne. Y sont installées également des maquettes explicatives

de certains produits dans le but de montrer en détail leur construction. C'est ainsi que la Sanyo

Denki a présenté des électrophones stéréophoniques et que la Matsushita a exposé un ensemble de

téléphone télévisionique et des appareilles électriques de ménage, tandis que la Hitachi a

présenté des frigidaires, des pompes et autres articles. Il faut ajouter que la compagnie Fuji

Télévision a l'un de ses studios au 4e étage, d'ou un programme populaire "Variétés de la Tour"

est diffusé chaque jour à 14h., sauf les samedis et dimanches. Vous êtes invités à voir cette

présentation.

We have the pleasure of inviting you to our Modern Science Museum where you would find many

interesting exhibits:

* Broadcasting Transmission Hall (5th floor)

Located here are the broadcasting and transmission facilities of various TV broadcasting companies

in Japan.

* Hall of Telecommunication and Broadcasting (4th floor).

Telecommunication and broadcasting companies join in showing most up-to-date technics and products

of electronics. Nippon Electric Company exhibits models of a broadcasting system; Tokyo Electric

Power Company displays a sample of power station facilities. Toshiba presents a miniature of

"Future City" and electrical products which adds more enjoyment for your visit to this Museum.

* Industrial Hall of Electric Machinery (3rd floor)

Exhibited are home electrical appliances, industrial electric machinery, up-to-date products and

manufacturing technics of various items closely connected with our daily life. Not only the

finished products are exhibited, but also models in horizontal section are being displayed so that

you may be able to nourish the so-called "scientific mind".

At the Sanyo Exhibition Room, a stereo concert hall is installed and experimental stereo music

performances are being held, while, Matsushita Electric Showroom displays TV telephone facilities

and home electrical appliances. In the Hitachi Showroom, the directions on how to use electrical

appliances are shown.

On the fourth floor, there is the Tower Studio of Fuji TV Co., from where the popular program

"Tower Variety" is being broadcasted everyday, except Sturday and Sunday, from 2:00 pm. The public

is invited to watch this TV show on the spot.

[Photo: Sanyo Showroom showing electronic equipment display]

Sanyo Showroom

Functions of Tokyo Tower

[Diagram: Cross-section of Tokyo Tower showing antenna components and labels from top to bottom:

Lightning Rod, Signal Lamp for Air Traffic, NHK TV, NHK Education TV, Earthquake pick-up, NET TV,

Fuji TV, Tokyo Ch 12 TV, NHK FM, Tokyo Ch 12 pick-up Relay, FM4 Field pick-up Relay, Fuji Field

pick-up Relay, NHK Micro Relay, The Postal Factory, HF Testing, Clock, VHF Travelling Radio,

Reader for Sight-seeing, TV Studio Relay, Strong Earthquake Indicator, Elevator Hall for Special

Observatory, Grand Observatory (150 m), The Police Agency, Maritime Broadcasting, Special

Observatory, Wind Velocity Indicator, Wind Direction Indicator, Lightning Current Indicator,

Altitude Classified Thermometer, FM Broadcasting, Public Safety TV Relay, Tokyo Elph Field pick-up

Relay, NHK Field pick-up Relay, Fuji Field pick-up Relay, TV Transmitter, Fuji TV Link]

Tokyo Tower has been designated for integrating the whole transmission of TV broadcasting in Tokyo

area. Its height of 333 meters makes it possible for the electric waves to cover the every spot in

Kanto Plain.

This tower acts not only as TV transmissions but also as the relays for sports, games and drama etc.

For example, an electric wave is sent from a stadium to Tokyo Tower and is relayed at the tower to

the broadcasting stations. The stations then return the wave, after adjustment, to the tower to be

extended finally to homes.

Besides the TV broadcasting antennae, the antennae for FM are installed since plans of FM

broadcasting are now under way. It will be in the very near future that the FM broadcasting would

start from the Tower.

Tokyo Tower has also antennae for an experimental broadcasting transmission of the Ministry of Posts

and for the Police Agency, which is used for giving instructions to their patrol cars. Along with

the growth of utilization, electric waves would be extended from every part of the tower.

In addition to the above mentioned, the tower's rolling caused by the wind is furnishing useful data

for building new iron towers.

The tower also plays an important role in investigation of the discrimination of air which is now

causing public interest.

This high iron tower attracts many lightnings. There are various indicators on the tower so that we

know how many lightnings strike and the capacity of strong electric currency.

The data found from the indicators are useful for the studies of meteorology and industry.

Ce que fait la Tour de Tokio

La construction de la Tour de Tokio a permis d'assurer la transmission de toutes les émissions de

radio et de télévision dans le district de Tokio. Haute de 333 metres, elle est capable de

retransmettre les programmes sur diverses ondes dans tous les coins de la plaine du Kwanto.

Outre celles destinées à la télévision, elle comporte les antennes de la station de M.F., du

ministère des P.T.T. et de la police. Les oscillations provoquées par le vent fournissent des

renseignements utiles pour la construction d'autres tours métalliques. La tour joue un rôle

important pour l'analyse de l'air. Comme elle attire souvent la foudre, elle permet de savoir avec

quelle fréquence elle est atteinte et de calculer la force des courants électriques. Les résultats

ainsi obtenus sont d'une grande utilité pour les études météorologiques et industrielles.

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PAGE 3 — Q & A about Tokyo Tower / Guide for Tokyo Tower

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[Panoramic header photo continued: "In the direction of Ginza", "In the direction of Tokyo Harbor"]

Q. How many electric waves does Tokyo Tower transmit?

A. It transmits six waves for TV broadcastings (NHK, NHK Education, TBS, Fuji and NET, Japan

Science Foundation Telecasting Bureau 12ch), some 15 waves for relaying of TV stations, 4 waves of

communications for the Government Agencies, 10 waves for FM experimental broadcasting and some

waves for radars and amateur transmitters.

Q. How strong are the wires of the elevators up to the observatory?

A. The weight of the box of each elevator is 3.4 tons. As the full charged of weight is limited to

2 tons, the whole weight of each elevator becomes 5.4 tons at most. The strength of the wire which

supports an elevator is 15 times more than the strength actually required. And the wire is to be

replaced with a new one when its strength is reduced to 10 times.

Q. Why is the tower painted in orange and white?

A. The stripes of orange and white are used in U.S.A. as a signal color for air traffics. They can

be easily seen even in a bad weather.

Q. What grade of rolling has the tower during typhoon?

A. During Isewan Typhoon, the top of the tower rolled at the width of 82 cm at most by the wind

pressure of 52m per sec. Although, we had expected 1m rolling in the original plan. By the same

calculation, the tower would have a rolling of 3.5 m width by 90 m per sec. It is estimated that

the tower would not be affected even with a pressure of 90 m per sec.

Q. Please tell me the materials used for Tokyo Tower.

A. The steel used for it is all produced at factories of Yawata, Fuji and Nihon Kokan, and it is

called S S-41. The SHT-52 type of steel, known as the strongest kind, is used at the upper part of

tower supporting the antennae. While 7,000 tons of steel is used for the Eiffel Tower, only 4,000

tons is used to construct Tokyo Tower. This fact shows the advanced quality of steel in Japan.

Q. How about the foundation of the tower?

A. At each corner of the basement 8 supporters are sunk so deeply into the earth that their lowest

part reaches the water level of the Tokio Bay. The supporters of each corner hold 4,000 tons body

and the four corners are linked to each other with 20 steel of 50 mm in diameter, so that even an

earthquake with a severity of Kanto Earthquake would not give any influence to the tower.

Q. When was the construction of Tokyo Tower started and when was it completed?

A. The construction of Tokyo Tower began on June 29, 1957 and was accomplished on Dec. 23, 1958.

Special (upper) Observatory with a height of 250m. was opened on July 28, 1967.

[Box:] Q and A about Tokyo Tower

The strength of the wire which supports an elevator is 15 times more than the strength actually required.

Q.: Combien d'ondes électriques transmet la Tour de Tokyo?

R.: Elle transmet six ondes pour la télévision (N.H.K., Programme d'éducation de la même station,

T.B.S., Fuji, N.E.T., Fondation des Sciences), une quinzaine d'ondes pour le relais des stations

de la télévision, 4 ondes pour des administrations gouvernementales, 10 ondes pour les émissions

expérimentales de M.F. et quelques ondes pour les radars et les sans-filistes amateurs.

Q.: Quelle est la puissance des câbles qui actionnent les ascenseurs desservant la plate-forme

d'observation?

R.: Le poids de chaque ascenseur est de 3,4 tonnes. La charge maximum en est limitée à 2 tonnes.

Cela represente donc 5,4 tonnes au maximum. Les câbles qui actionnent l'ascenseur sont capables de

supporter un poids 15 fois plus important. De plus, les câbles sont remplacés que leur force de

résistance a diminué d'un tiers.

Q.: Pourquoi la tour est-elle peinte en orange et en blanc?

R.: Les couleurs orange et blanc sont employées aux Etats-Unis d'Amérique comme couleurs de signal

dans le trafic aérien. Elles sont visibles même par mauvais temps.

Q.: Quel est le degré des oscillations de la tour; quand elle est exposée à un typhon?

R.: Lors du typhon dit d'Isewall, au plus sous la pression d'un vent qui faisait 52m. à la

seconde. Nous nous étions attendus à une oscillation d'un mètre. D'après ce calcul, la tour

devrait osciller de 3,5 mètres par un vent de 90 mètres à la seconde et résister à un vent de

cette puissance.

Q.: Voulez-vous parler des matières qui ont servi à la construction de la tour?

R.: L'acier dont on s'est servi a été produit dans les usines de Yawata, de Fuji et de Nihon

Kokan; il est appelé SS-41. L'acier que nous dénommons SHT-52, comme le plus résistant, a été

employé dans la construction de la partie plus élevée, qui supporte les antennes. On a utilisé

7,000 tonnes d'acier dans la construction de la Tour d'Eiffel, tandis que n'en avons eu besoin que

de 4,000 tonnes.

Q.: Comment ont été faits les fondements de la tour?

R.: A chaque coin huit colonnes ont été plantées jusqu'au niveau aussi bas que celui de l'eau de la

baie de Tokio. Les colonnes de chaque coin supportent le poids de 4,000 tonnes et les quatre coins

sont liés l'un à l'autre à l'aide des 20 câbles dont le diamètre est de 50 mm, ce qui doit

permettre à la tour de résister à un tremblement de terre, tel que celui qui a détruit le district

de Tokio, 1923.

Q.: Quand a-t-on commencé la construction et quand est elle achevée?

R.: La construction de la tour a été commencée le 29 juin, 1957, et achevée le 23 décembre, 1958.

Et la plate-forme d'observation spéciale, 250 mètres de hauteur, a été dévoilée pour publique le

28 juillet, 1967.

Guide for Tokyo Tower

[Diagram: Cross-section floor plan of Tokyo Tower showing levels:]

Special (upper) Observatory 2.5 0 m

Elevator Hall for Special Observatory

Grand Observatory (2nd fl.) 1.5 0 m

Shops, Telescopes

Grand Observatory (1st fl.) 1.4 5 m

Shops, Tea-room, Telescopes

Roof Garden

Roof Ascent to Observatory

Playground Booking Office

5th fl. TV Stations

4th fl. Modern Science Museum Show Room for "Daily Life

linked with Science"

Ext. 3rd fl. Receptionist

2nd fl. Shops, Restaurants

Tea Room

1st fl. Booking Office Shops, Restaurants

and Elevators Office Free Lounge

Base Shops, Restaurants

ment Electric & Machine Room, Security Sect, Beauty Parlor, Dispensary

Tower Information (Opened all year round)

Operation Grand Observatory Special (upper) Observatory

Season (height of 150m) (height of 250m)

April — Nov. 9:00am — 9:00pm 9:00am — 9:00pm

Dec. — March 9:00am — 6:00pm 9:00am — 6:00pm

Description for Grand Observatory to Special (upper) Observatory

Fee:

Adults 200 yen 200 yen

High school students 100 yen 200 yen

Middle school students 80 yen 150 yen

Primary school pupils 50 yen 100 yen

Kindergarten-children Free (3yrs. a child 150 yen

at least)

Remarks:

■ Operation of Special (upper) Observatory will be suspended under stormy weather or other unfavorable conditions.

■ Modern Science Museum (free of charge) located on the 3rd & 4th floor of the Tower Building is opened from 10:00am to 5:00pm

(Tokyo Tower, Shiba park Minatoku Tokyo, Japan.)