The demolition of the 140m tall Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka is underway with the building now standing at three-quarters of its original height. 

The work is being carried out by a joint venture between Taisei Corporation and Seibu Construction using the 'Taisei Ecological Reproduction System' (Teco-Rep System).  Assistant Director of Taisei's Construction Engineering Development Department, Mr. Hideki Ichihara, explains the process:

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