Osaka, Japan, Jan 1, 2025 (AFP) - Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect

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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. The two-kilometre (1.2-mile) circumference of Sou Fujimoto's striking structure will surround dozens of national pavilions at the six-month-long event from April. World Expo, held every five years in different locations, allows participating countries to show off their te......

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