{"product_id":"expo-70-schlusselanhanger-turm-der-sonne-okamoto-taro-originalverschweisst","title":"Expo '70 \"Tower of the Sun\" keychain - Okamoto Tarō - still sealed","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA souvenir from the Osaka 1970 World Expo that has remained unopened in its retail packaging for fifty-five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe keychain features a bronze-colored medal with a relief of the \u003cstrong\u003eTower of the Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and the inscription EXPO'70 · OSAKA · JAPAN. The retail card is printed with the item number HK1-200 and the characters 万博記念 (\"World Expo Commemoration\") and remains factory-sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Tower of the Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Tower of the Sun (太陽の塔) is the structural landmark of the Osaka World Expo and was created by \u003cstrong\u003eTarō Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, arguably the most idiosyncratic Japanese artist of the 20th century. He deliberately placed the seventy-meter-high tower through the festival plaza roof designed by Kenzō Tange – a break with the architecture that Okamoto understood as a confrontation between archaic power and technical modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tower features three faces: one at the top representing the future, one on the front for the present, and one on the back for the past. It is the only major structure from the exhibition that has been preserved and still stands today in the Expo Park in Suita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe medal on this keychain depicts both front faces in relief, set against a radiant halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor clarification: The exhibition's five-petaled cherry blossom emblem – which can be found on most other Expo souvenirs – was not designed by Okamoto, but by Takeshi Ōtaka. Okamoto was responsible for the tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe round medal has an antique bronze patina, which enhances the relief effect: the raised faces and the radiant background stand out clearly from the recessed base. A fine beaded border frames the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pendant is attached to a chrome-plated chain with a keyring, with an enameled red and yellow plaque in between bearing the lettering EXPO 70. The red retail card features the same lettering on a curved ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1970, for the World Expo in Osaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe keychain is unopened and unused; the clear packaging is factory-sealed. Consequently, the medal, enamel plaque, and chain are in as-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe packaging itself shows age-related storage marks: the film is slightly clouded and shows signs of creasing; the red backing card is rubbed at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe have deliberately not opened the packaging – for a souvenir of this age, its unopened state is an intrinsic part of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOccasion: Osaka World Expo 1970 (Expo '70)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMotif: Tower of the Sun, designed by Tarō Okamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eItem number: HK1-200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Metal, antique bronze patina, with enameled plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter of medal: approx. 34.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. original packaging: 19 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: original factory-sealed, unopened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors of World Expo memorabilia and lovers of Tarō Okamoto. As a small, affordable piece of design history. And for anyone who likes the idea of owning an object that no one has unpacked since 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54204709634386,"sku":"A370c","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/0256CCE5-0E0B-430C-AD03-CF351106CC0C.jpg?v=1786149334","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/expo-70-schlusselanhanger-turm-der-sonne-okamoto-taro-originalverschweisst","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}