The Jingu Gaien park area is seen in central Tokyo on Aug 27. By Stephen WadeTokyo's Jingu Gaien park area has been placed on a “Heritage Alert” list by a conservancy body that assesses international monuments and historic sites. The conservancy says the planned redevelopment will lead to “irreversible destruction of cultural heritage" with thousands of trees being felled. Hosting the Games allowed the city to change zoning laws, permitting developers to further encroach on the park area. It’s still in wide use in Jingu Gaien, with no calls for its demolition.

Source: New York Times September 08, 2023 10:19 UTC