It can happen in Japan only

In a world where urban development often trumps aesthetics, the voluntary demolition of a building in Tokyo to preserve a cherished view sets a rare precedent

So, there is a street in Kunitachi, a district of western Tokyo, called Fujimidori — Street With a View of Mount Fuji. On it, a building called Grand Maison Fujimidori was being constructed. But then suddenly, the developers, Sekisui House, announced that instead of putting the finishing touches on the building that was scheduled for a July hand-over, they were going to bring down the building! But why? The upcoming building was blocking the view of Mount Fuji from the street that was famous for just that. Sekisui House said that as the construction progressed, they saw