Kengo Kuma's design adopted for 2020 Tokyo Olympics main stadium

Kengo Kuma's design adopted for 2020 Tokyo Olympics main stadium

Japanese Olympic Minister Toshiaki Endo speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2015, after architect Kengo Kuma's design was adopted for the main stadium of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The facility will be built by a joint venture led by contractor Taisei Corp., which won the bid for its construction. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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