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New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball to visit Tokyo
TOKYO —
New Zealand’s unique Giant Rugby Ball, which has already appeared in Paris and London to help support New Zealand’s build-up as host of the Rugby World Cup 2011, will visit Tokyo in October.
The ball will be open between Oct 28 and Nov 3 next to Tokyo Tower. The latest positioning of the ball coincides with an All Blacks-Wallabies Test match and two major business and diplomatic events - The Japan-New Zealand Business Council and The Japan-New Zealand Partnership Forum.
The structure is a versatile space that can host up to 160 guests. An eye-catching and innovative sound and light show of New Zealand tourism, nature, culture, food and wine and creative industries is projected on to the inner structure.
During the installation, over 7,000 people are expected to enter the ball and enjoy the video show. In the evenings, it will become the hub for New Zealand-hosted trade and industry events and functions.
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BurakuminDes
Wouldnt surprise me if the giant ball falls apart at the last minute, just like the All Blacks when they play in every World Cup! LOL
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spudman
LOL, least it's too big to cause anyone to choke on it.
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JmannGod
a marvelous gesture from the world's most successful rugby team... let the wannabes troll as they please....
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spudman
not if success means world cups. in mean nothing test matches they are the most successful rugby team but World would imply all the world meeting at once, Fail.
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