Demolishing this tower will cost 720 million Yen
Hokkaido Prefecture is facing a growing demolition bill for the Hokkaido Centennial Memorial Tower.
In Kanazawa, 100 historic townhouses are demolished each year
The historic merchant city of Kanazawa is seeing as many as 100 of its historic machiya-style townhouses demolished each year. And while there are efforts underway to preserve as many homes as possible, there are still some high hurdles that remain.
Modernist National Theatre to be demolished
The Japan Arts Council is moving forward on plans to demolish the National Theatre of Japan building in Chiyoda and replace it with a new theatre with a hotel on the upper floors.
Shrink-wrapping to solve Japan's vacant home issue
A demolition company based in Tokushima Prefecture has come up with a novel, short-term way to deal with Japan's derelict, vacant homes.
World Trade Center Building closes its doors
The World Trade Center Building in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, officially closed its doors back in June, as developers prepare to redevelop the site. The 152-meter tall office tower was built in 1970.
Redevelopment committee formed for Nibancho apartment building
A redevelopment committee has been officially established for the Kojimachi Sanno Mansion in Nibancho, Tokyo. The 51-year old condominium will be demolished next year and replaced with something almost twice as tall and with almost twice as many apartments.
Renzo Piano to design replacement for Kunio Maekawa-designed building
Tokio Marine Holdings has announced that Italian architect Renzo Piano will be designing the replacement for the Tokyo Marine Nichido Insurance Building in Marunouchi, Tokyo.