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CultureJapan’s Postwar Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing

A new book about demolished buildings highlights Japan’s tendency to tear down and rebuild rather than renovate, raising the question of whether the next generation will push harder to preserve them.

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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 09:00Original

Japan’s Postwar Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing
Japan’s Postwar Architectural Masterpieces Are VanishingCulture