Japan 1970 World Exposition, Osaka (Expo '70) - Tower of the Sun

Japan · 1970 · 15 yen

This stamp commemorates the 1970 World Exposition held in Osaka, Japan. The design prominently features the 'Tower of the Sun' (太陽の塔, Taiyō no Tō), a monumental and iconic building created by artist Tarō Okamoto for the event. The tower's distinctive three faces are a central element of the stamp's artwork.

Expo '70 was a landmark event for post-war Japan, showcasing its remarkable economic recovery and technological prowess to the world. The 'Tower of the Sun' became an enduring symbol of the exposition and 20th-century Japanese art.