Tokyo's new National Stadium was inaugurated Sunday, as Japan continues its countdown to the 2020 Summer Games. Designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, it was inspired by the natural world and Tokyo's wooden temples.
The newly completed venue was formally unveiled at a ceremony attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the renowned architect behind the project, Kengo Kuma.
Kuma, who is known for his use of natural materials, said he turned to traditional Japanese architecture and the environment for inspiration. His oval-shaped design features three tiers of seats beneath a partially covered roof made from steel and latticed wood.The architect sourced more than 70,000 cubic feet of timber -- from each of the country's 47 prefectures -- for the stadium.
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