Tokyo Residents Protest Futuristic Olympic Stadium

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Photos and video via Zaha Hadid Architects
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In preparation of the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo has its sights set on building a $1.7 billion Olympic stadium that has been described as a "futuristic bicycle helmet." The venue would replace the city's existing 56-year-old National Stadium.

However, not everyone in Tokyo thinks that's the best idea. According to the Associated Press, about 500 protesters took part in a march around National Stadium on Saturday, in an effort to show their displeasure for the new stadium. The protesters carried signs that  read "We want a compact and economical Olympics" and "Reverse the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."

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