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Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect
Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect

A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says. So the Expo is also a "wonderful occasion to show that Japan has a long history" of wooden buildings, Fujimoto said.