Regarding the redevelopment project of Meiji Jingu Gaien, more than 60 people including surrounding residents argued that "the scenery such as ginkgo trees will be damaged and it will affect our lives", and the Tokyo metropolitan government approved the project on the 17th. I have filed an appeal for cancellation.
In the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien, which spans Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the Jingu Stadium and rugby stadium will be rebuilt, and a new complex building that will house commercial facilities will be built. Approved.
About 60 people, including local residents, argued that "over 3,000 historic trees such as ginkgo trees will be cut down, which will damage the scenery, and that wind damage and noise will also affect our lives." On the 28th, a lawsuit was filed at the Tokyo District Court seeking cancellation of the authorization and compensation of more than 10,000 yen per person.
At a press conference, the plaintiff, who lives nearby, said, "I have many memories of picking up ginkgo nuts in the ginkgo trees of Jingu Gaien and practicing riding a bicycle. I cannot allow such a place to be redeveloped." I was talking to
The Redevelopment Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Urban Development Bureau said, "We have not received the complaint, so we cannot comment."