The planned replacement for Tokyo's National Stadium — already under fire for its massive size and cost — is now facing further criticism: safety.
The current design has a major flaw in its retractable canopy, says Tokyo architect Takashi Moriyama, a consultant on public buildings, who alleges that the designers twisted its description to get around building regulations.
"I think this is deceptive," he said. He believes the canopy could be a threat to spectators or to people sheltering in the building in the event of a major disaster.