Tokyo Condo to Be Demolished for Blocking Mt. Fuji Views

Sekisui House decides to tear down nearly completed building after local complaints about obstructed scenery.

The 10-story building on Fujimi Street in Kunitachi was set to house 18 units priced between $445,000 and $636,000.
Sekisui House issued an apology and will compensate buyers and assist them in finding alternative housing.
The decision underscores the cultural significance of Mt. Fuji views in Japan, often used as a real estate selling point.
Recent measures to preserve Mt. Fuji views include barriers to deter tourists from overcrowding scenic spots.
The demolition comes just weeks before the first residents were due to move in.