- Location: Japan, Osaka, Expo-Land Park
In 1970, Japan hosted the World Exhibition "Expo-70", the main theme of which was technological progress of the twentieth century. To this event in Osaka, the architect of Japan Isamu Noguchi erected a brilliant project called "Flying Fountains". This hanging in the air design - a clear proof of what heights can achieve technological evolution.
Feature of soaring fountains
The effect of soaring fountains is to create an optical illusion, which is intensified in the evening due to the bright colored illumination. It seems that these cubes and balls are suspended in streams of water. In fact, the whole construction of the fountains is held on powerful transparent supports, which are hidden behind the streams of water, supplied by special technology. For almost half a century, the floating fountains in Osaka (Japan) look very impressive, causing surprise and admiration to the guests of the city.
The complex of soaring fountains consists of 9 geometric figures. This and huge cubes, which seem to hang on the streams of water, and a huge butterfly, flying out of the water. A little distance from the water bursts bright radiant vortex. In the furthest part of the reservoir, five fountains-columns make up a square and create the illusion of a spinning in the dance. Their tops are scattered by water jets, rotating against the sun. Water, with which the architect created original fluid images, has evolved into a unifying beginning and a link that gives integrity to the entire composition.
How to get to the soaring fountains in Osaka?
From the capital of Japan to Osaka, you can fly an airplane in 1 hour. And from the airport there are buses or taxis to the amusement park Expo Land, where the floating fountains are located. Another option is to drive from Tokyo to the famous fountains by bus. The road in this case will take about 8 hours.