Modernist theatre demolition delayed due to rising construction costs
Rising construction costs might have granted the National Theatre an inadvertent temporary reprieve of demolition. The 57-year old modernist building was scheduled to meet with the wrecking ball sometime after the end of October.Read more
Wakayama demolishing abandoned hotel
A long-abandoned hotel in Japan’s Amalfi is being forcibly demolished by the city government in response to complaints from local residents. Located on a cliffside position, the former Taikobo Hotel overlooks the Saikazaki Fishing Harbor on Wakayama City’s coastal area.Read more
Historic Osaka office building demolished and sold to developer
A landmark heritage building alongside Dojima River in Osaka is under demolition by a local developer. Demolition started in April 2023 with completion expected by late October.Read more
Demolition starts on 56-yr old building in Akasaka
Demolition of the 56-year old Sankaido Building near the US Embassy will start this month. The building is making way for a new redevelopment project by Norin Suisan Shoreikai and construction giant Kajima Corporation.Read more
10 billion Yen hotel demolished in Hamamatsu
A hotel that was built at a cost of 10 billion Yen during the bubble era in the 1980s has been demolished. This was around US$70 million in those days, using the currency conversion rate in 1987 of 1 USD : 144 Yen.Read more
Two buildings to be redeveloped in Akasaka
Sekisui House has emerged as the buyer of an approximate 70% share in two properties in Akasaka. The seller was JDC Corporation.Read more
Tokyo Commodity Exchange to be demolished
Demolition of former Tokyo Commodity Exchange Building in Nihonbashi-Horidomecho starts this month. The building is just 24 years old.Read more