Murals at Tokyo's National Stadium to be preserved

TOKYO, Japan - A mosaic mural featuring Nominosukune, a legendary warrior considered a deity of sumo, at the National Stadium in Tokyo is photographed in May 2014. A total of 13 murals will be transferred to another site ahead of the demolition of the stadium starting in July to make way for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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