Redevelopment Project of the Otemachi District

Redevelopment project of the Otemachi area
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Tokyo, Japan – Cranes are in operation in buildings under construction as part of a redevelopment project of the Otemachi area in the immediate vicinity of Tokyo Station, September 12, 2013. The Chain Urban Renaissance Project in Otemachi is in progress in order to rebuild Otemachi as a strategic site for global business by reconstructing aged buildings sequentially without suspending present business activities. Otemachi, originated from the town in front of the main gate of the feudal era Edo Castle, has played the central role in the nation’s economy as one of the prominent international business centers in the world. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Redevelopment project of the Otemachi area
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Tokyo, Japan – Demolition work continues at one of government-run financial institutions as part of a redevelopment project of the Otemachi area in the immediate vicinity of Tokyo Station on Thursday, September 12, 2013. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)