TOKYO, Sep 15 (Information On Japan) –
The Tokyo Metropolitan Authorities has introduced plans to assemble a 150-meter-high, 250-meter-wide fountain in Odaiba Seaside Park, impressed by the Somei Yoshino, town’s official flower.
Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday, “To additional improve the vibrancy of the world, we’ll construct the Odaiba Fountain. It is going to be accompanied by music and lights, making it one of many largest of its form on the earth.”
Tokyo has beforehand invested 160 million yen on a monument at Harumi Pier and 700 million yen on projection mapping on the partitions of the Tokyo Metropolitan Authorities Constructing, each of which sparked debate over the usage of public funds.
Relating to the brand new fountain undertaking, public opinion is split. A person in his 50s commented, “If spending cash brings in additional overseas vacationers and will increase income, I’m in favor of it.” In distinction, a girl in her 30s remarked, “Tokyo already has so many vacationer spots, I do not assume there is a must construct extra synthetic points of interest.”
The Tokyo authorities goals to finish the fountain by the tip of subsequent fiscal 12 months, and the required finances is at present underneath assessment.
Supply: ANN
