After more than 20 years, the iconic Ferris wheel in Odaiba ... Along with the opening of Palette Town, big-name hotel operators and major companies’ headquarters started popping up in Odaiba.

Today, big wheels have become iconic fixtures, from Santa Monica to London. At its simplest, a Ferris wheel is a glittery observation tower. But for carnivals and fairs, said Wood, it’s like a s ...