Osaka Station Fountain Koei Industry
Nothing can be said to explain just how cool this water fountain clock is in Osaka. The attraction, located in the South Gate Building of the new Osaka Station City complex, is a large rectangular water display created by local firm Koei Industry. This Printer fountain shows a digital-style time readout, spitting out numbers three times, as well as scrolling patterns including floral motifs in 2D. It can also display text.
The mesmerizing display consists of collapsing water which forms a fluid digital clock every minute. Between each minute, the water forms into moving floral patterns and falling shapes.
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