Princess Takamadonomiya’s visit to the “BLUE OCEAN DOME” was a special occasion.

On Sunday, June 15, the nonprofit organization ZERI JAPAN welcomed Princess Takamadonomiya’s visitor, led by Yusuke Saraya, Chairman of ZERI JAPAN, and Shigeru Ban, the architect behind the dome. Her Imperial Highness toured the three domes, which embody ZERI JAPAN’s sustainability philosophy and use laminated bamboo timber, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and paper tubes for their structural construction. She asked questions about the current state of ocean issues, the relocation of the pavilion after the event, and the sailboat “Miraie”. Her Imperial Highness smiled occasionally, making for a relaxed and enjoyable visit.