In a statement on Tuesday night, Sekisui House said it had 'voluntarily decided to discontinue the project.''There is no denying that the current situation has an enormous impact on the landscape. We have decided to prioritize the view from the road,' the company added.
An aerial view of Mount Fuji on Jan. 30, 2024. AFP FILE PHOTOThe recently built apartments are in part of western Tokyo, famous for its picturesque views of Japan's highest mountain, which appears to soar into the sky from the end of the road named Fujimi or 'Fuji Viewing' street.But the tall new block spoils this effect because it obstructs half of the majestic active volcano.