TOKYO, Could 25 (News On Japan) –
The redevelopment plan for the previous Nakano Sunplaza website has been formally scrapped, elevating issues amongst native residents concerning the space probably changing into a uncared for eyesore.
The long-lasting venue, lengthy beloved for internet hosting weddings and concert events, closed its doorways in July 2023. A big-scale mixed-use growth had been deliberate for the location and surrounding space. Nonetheless, with development prices rising sharply, the undertaking stalled. On Could twenty second, it was revealed that an settlement had been reached with actual property corporations concerned to cancel the redevelopment plan fully.
In Nakano, some residents expressed disappointment. The supervisor of an area restaurant mentioned, “There was a way of expectation, however clearly, having a constructing versus not having one makes a giant distinction in buyer turnout.” A former resident added, “There’s concern it may turn out to be a hangout spot—hopefully that doesn’t occur.”
Whereas some residents hope the constructing could be revitalized and not using a full rebuild, indicators of decay are seen all through the construction, which is over 50 years previous. In March 2025, Nakano Ward Mayor said, “Even when we had been to reuse the power, it might require substantial work. Renovations alone may value round 10 billion yen. It’s arduous to see how that funding could possibly be recovered. It’s not a practical determine.”
A comparable case occurred in Tokyo’s Gotanda district. The TOC Constructing, additionally over 50 years previous, was quickly closed for redevelopment, however plans had been delayed resulting from rising prices. As a substitute, the power was renovated and later reopened.
Actual property guide Osamu Nagashima commented on the way forward for the Nakano Sunplaza website, saying, “I don’t assume it should turn out to be a damage. It’s in a main location, proper in entrance of the station. So long as the principle construction is sound, the getting old exterior could be restored. A cautious strategy utilizing renovation or refurbishment whereas preserving prices down would be the most reasonable resolution.”
Supply: FNN
