back down on earth, skytree fever is in full swing. the sleek tower provided an ultramodern backdrop this spring for traditional cherry blossom viewing. >> translator: i'm so glad i got to see this. it invigorates me. >> reporter: people try to capture the grandeur from a variety of angles. >> translator: i can only get half of it. it's impossible even if i lie down. >> reporter: snapping a photo of yourself with the world's largest tower is a tricky task. you have to have your camera on the ground. but one way to avoid that is to use something like this. these mirrors allow for a perfect photo op with the tower's reflection. >> translator: people were lying down on the bridge because they just couldn't get a good shot of the whole thing. that's why we decided to put these up. >> reporter: and if climbing up the skytree or taking pictures aren't enough, how about using your taste buds to appreciate it? restaurants have added new menu items inspired by the tower. there's this appetizer, the onion ring tree. or a main dish called the sky