Tower Of The Sun

Japan

Tower Of The Sun 

1970's postcard

 

"Tower of The Sun" is the most famous monument in Osaka, Japan. And this monument is Taro Okamoto(1911-1996)'s great masterpiece. It was known as the symbol of the first World's Fair “Expo '70” and currently preserved and located in the Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka, Japan., and about 30 years past from Expo , this tower is still so great and eccentric. While most of the pavilions have been demolished, part of Festival Plaza still remains and in 2004, the art pavilion has been relocated downtown Osaka, Japan and is the permanent site of the National Art Museum.  Height : 60m, Diameter of body : 20m, Length of arms : 25m