The Grand Roof Ring, designed by Sou Fujimoto and built by Takenaka Corporation, is recognized by Guinness as the world’s largest wooden structure. Captured on a perfect day by an amateur photographer, this masterpiece finds its truest harmony in the performance of Japan’s Murata Natsuho — the violinist of the century. A miraculous fusion of architecture, nature, and music.

The “Grand Roof Ring,” the symbol of Expo 2025, was built by world-class geniuses. On a day blessed with perfect weather, a brilliant amateur photographer captured stunning images. By combining this photo collection with the performance of Japan’s exceptional violinist, Natsuo Murata, a one-of-a-kind work of art has been created.

The “Grand Roof Ring,” the symbol of Expo 2025, has been certified by Guinness as the world’s largest and longest wooden structure. It is a monumental work designed by the world-renowned genius, Sou Fujimoto, and constructed by Takenaka Corporation, a team of truly exceptional talents.

This extraordinary structure was captured in its best possible light by another exceptional talent—an amateur photographer who seized the perfect weather to create this stunning collection of images.

For the background music of this photo collection, we chose a performance by Natsuho Murata, a violinist known in Japan as a “violinist of the century.”

By blending a masterpiece of architecture with music performed by a musical genius, this photo collection has been elevated to a perfect work of art.

I hope this work resonates not only with the people of Japan but also with people around the world. Please, experience this emotion for yourself.