Tower of the Sun

34°48′34.7″N 135°31′56.3″E / 34.809639°N 135.532306°E / 34.809639; 135.532306 (Tower of the Sun)

The Tower of the Sun (太陽の塔, Taiyō no Tō) is an avant-garde sculpture and building created by Japanese artist Tarō Okamoto. It was known as the symbol of Expo '70 and is currently preserved and located in Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The tower has multiple faces on its front and back.

It was designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2020.

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