The picture above is taken from the 46th floor of the Caretta Shiodome skyscraper. It’s a great place to get a good view of Tokyo. Our point-and-shoot doesn’t really do the view justice, but there was a serious photographer getting the most of the view as well. He even had a little towel to put his tripod on!
In the basement of this building was a cool (free) advertising museum with lots of interesting graphic design and exhibits showing how consumer goods have evolved over the years. As well as being of interest to budding meeja students, it gives a background to the meteoric rise of Japan’s post-war economic fortunes.
Our guide book told us another good vantage point was the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, but on our visit, these observation floors (of both towers) were closed, apparently due to the earthquake. I am not sure if they have re-opened yet.