Check out these articles
-
Video article 3:09
Unnecessary Cardboard Quickly Turns Into Beautiful Cardboard Wallets! What Are the Thoughts About the Cardboard Artist Fuyuki Shimazu?
Art & ArchitectureJapanese Celebrities- 145 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 5:00
Miwa Komatsu - A Look at the Japanese Artist's Passionate Performances!
Art & ArchitectureFestivals & Events- 246 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 5:06
The Popular Artist Takashi Murakami’s Works Are Impressive Pop-Art Pieces That Captivate the Hearts of People Around the World! Who Is Takashi Murakami? A Look at His Famous Works and Awards!
Art & ArchitectureJapanese Celebrities- 60 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 2:44
The streets of Tachikawa, Tokyo are surrounded by artworks of art. Enjoy the stylish "Fare Tachikawa Art" which makes you feel like you are visiting a foreign country!
Art & Architecture- 22 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:00
The World Created by Miniature Photographer Tatsuya Tanaka Will Make You Feel Like You've Been Shrunk and Wandered Into a Magical World! His World of Miniatures and Amazing Ideas Will Have You Fascinated!
Art & Architecture- 217 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 2:59
Introducing the Solo Exhibition of World-Renowned Flower Arranger Shogo Kariyazaki! This Beautiful Display of Unique Artworks Is a Must-See!
Traditional Culture- 75 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 2:11
Lifelike Goldfish Art That Looks Like It Could Come to Life Any Second! Goldfish Artist "Riusuke Fukahori" Shows Us How He Creates His Beautiful Works of Art!
Art & Architecture- 434 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:47
Kishin Shinoyama - See the Japanese Photographer's Works and Learn About His Famous Exhibit "THE PEOPLE"
Japanese Celebrities- 59 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 1:39
Koji Yamami - The #1 Japanese Kaleidoscope Artist. His Beautiful Works, Made With Light and Mirrors, Will Take Your Breath Away!
Art & Architecture- 214 plays
- YouTube
The "Tower of the Sun," Created by Japanese Artist Taro Okamoto at Expo '70, Is Open to the Public for the First Time in 48 Years! Feel the Vibrancy of This Restored Masterpiece!
Introducing the Interior of the Tower of the Sun
The video "Opening of the Interior of the Tower of the Sun," (「太陽の塔」内部を公開), released by SankeiNews, is a video about the reopening of the interior of the Tower of the Sun after the repairs and refurbishing completed in March 2018.
The Tower of the Sun is a major work of art by artist Taro Okamoto, and is registered as a tangible cultural property of Japan.
This article introduces the interior of the exhibit.
The video introduces the restored 'Tree of Life' and the 'Sun of the Underworld'.
The dynamism of the interior takes viewers to another world.
About the Tower of the Sun
The Tower of the Sun was built together with the "Tower of Mother," the "Tower of Youth" and the "Big Roof" as part of the Japanese theme pavilion at Expo '70 in Osaka in 1970.
At 70 meters tall, with 25-meter-long arms, it's a gigantic piece of art.
The golden face, located at the top, represents the future, and is 11 meters in diameter. The Face of the Sun, resting between 2 arms, represents the present, and the face on the back (the Black Sun) represents the past.
Xenon arc lamps were used in the eyes of the Golden Face during the Expo.
Originally, another face, the 'Sun of the Underworld' was located at the basement floor, but it went missing after the Expo. This 'phantom face' was eventually restored in the refurbishing work.
The newly restored 'Sun of the Underworld' appears in the video at 0:50.
The gallery inside displays the massive piece "Tree of Life" (1:13), which represents the evolution of creatures. Modern technology enabled these objects, originally attached to the artwork, to be restored.
Only a model of gorilla with a damaged head (1:35) remains the same.
The video navigates viewers through the tower's artistic interior, reminiscent of another dimension.
The Tower of the Sun: Visitor Information
The Tower of the Sun is located at the Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
It has been off limits since the event ended, but the prefectural government began refurbishing the tower's interior in 2017 and reopened it in March 2018. An event called 'Rebirth of the Tower of the Sun' was held to celebrate its reopening.
Admission is by internet reservation only, and tickets are not sold on the day.
To go by train, get off at Osaka Monorail Line Banpaku-kinen-koen Station and follow the slope to the park.
Most people visiting by car use the Nihonteien-mae Parking Lot.
Summary of the Tower of the Sun
The video "Opening of the Interior of the Tower of the Sun," introduces the reopening of the inside of the amazing artwork that has been loved as a symbol of the park for years.
Enjoy the masterpiece of Taro Okamoto shown in the video.
Go to the official website of the Tower of the Sun for more information and tickets.
A museum shop located inside of the artwork stocks a variety of exclusive goods, including the popular "Tower of the Sun figurine"
We hope this article has inspired you to visit the amazing work of art!
◆The Tower of the Sun - Museum Info◆
【Address】1-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita, Osaka 565-0826 JAPAN
【Access】Banpaku-kinen-koen Station
【Admission fee】Adults: 720 Yen (~$7 USD), Children: 310 Yen (As of April 2020)
【Opening Hours】10:00~17:00
【Closures】Please see the official website
【Parking】None
【TEL】0120-197-089
【Official Website】The Tower of the Sun
https://taiyounotou-expo70.jp/en/
【Tripadvisor】The Tower of the Sun (Banpaku kinen koen)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1023474-d1407905-Reviews-The_Tower_of_the_Sun-Suita_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html
AccessMap (Google Maps)
-
Video article 11:00
The Beauty of Himeji Castle With 3D Projection Mapping. This Colorful Fusion of State-Of-The-Art Technology and History in Hyogo Prefecture Is a Spectacle to Behold!
Art & Architecture Festivals & Events- 99 plays
- Vimeo
-
Video article 14:00
Udo Shrine - Enjoy the Power and Healing of This Historic Shrine Located on a Rocky Cliff in Miyazaki Prefecture, in 4K!
Art & Architecture- 89 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:13
Kyoto's Shimogamo Shrine Is Full of Highlights! From Ponds Said To Be the Birthplace of Famous Japanese Sweets, To Tadasu no Mori, a Famous Power Spot! Enjoy the Solemn Atmosphere of the Shrine in This Video!
Art & Architecture- 64 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 5:00
Miwa Komatsu - A Look at the Japanese Artist's Passionate Performances!
Art & Architecture Festivals & Events- 246 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 2:11
Lifelike Goldfish Art That Looks Like It Could Come to Life Any Second! Goldfish Artist "Riusuke Fukahori" Shows Us How He Creates His Beautiful Works of Art!
Art & Architecture- 434 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:19
Gifu Castle Is Something You Have To Cover When Talking About the History of the Warring States Period! Discover the Secrets of the Historical Castle in Gifu Prefecture That Even the Famous Warlord Oda Nobunaga Became Lord Of!
Art & Architecture- 363 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:46
Ueda Castle: A Hot Topic After Being Featured in the Historical Drama "Sanadamaru"! If You Want to Learn More About Yukimura Sanada, a Famous Warlord in the Warring States Period, Don't Miss Out on This Historical Sightseeing Destination in Ueda, Nagano!
Art & Architecture- 86 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:14
Saruhashi Bridge - Stunning Japanese Architecture and Beautiful Autumn Leaves. Check Out One of the Three Most Unusual Bridges in Japan in Yamanashi Prefecture!
Art & Architecture- 283 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 6:27
Nagoya Castle - Discover the Secrets of Japan's First National Treasure Symbolized by Golden Shachihoko Ornaments in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture! The Castle, Built on the Site Where the Warring States Period Took a Remarkable Turn, Is Reborn!
Art & Architecture History Travel- 113 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 5:58
Hill of the Buddha - A New Attraction in Sapporo, Hokkaido Designed by a World-Famous Architect. Come Check Out the Buddha as He Pokes His Head Out From a Hill Surrounded by Lavenders!
Art & Architecture Travel- 174 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:32
1,015 Steps to the Top of Risshaku-ji Temple in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture. A National Site of Scenic Beauty, With a View That Moved Even the Famous Poet Matsuo Basho!
Art & Architecture Travel- 123 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:09
Unnecessary Cardboard Quickly Turns Into Beautiful Cardboard Wallets! What Are the Thoughts About the Cardboard Artist Fuyuki Shimazu?
Art & Architecture Japanese Celebrities- 145 plays
- YouTube
Comment