Black skating rink created in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills

TOKYO, Japan - Former junior world champion skater Yukina Ota performs Jan. 30 on a black rink specially constructed in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills commercial complex. Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. created the 12-meter square rink by spreading black film beneath the ice as part of a campaign to promote its products. The free rink will be open to the public until Feb. 1.

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