文明と文化 Should Osaka Expo 2025’s Ring Be a National Treasure? A Call to Preserve Its Legacy
We propose designating the iconic "Ring" of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, designed by Sosuke Fujimoto, as a National Treasure. This article, inspired by the TV show "Shin-Bi no Kyojin-tachi," argues for its value as a cultural property, following in the footsteps of Taro Okamoto's "Tower of the Sun." We also address the controversy surrounding the Chinese-made buses introduced by the Osaka Ishin no Kai and call for their efforts to designate the Ring as a National Treasure. Share your thoughts on the future of this architectural masterpiece and the preservation of the Festival Hall as a musical legacy for Osaka.
