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A plan for the wooden restoration of Nagoya Castle's main tower, including demolition, has been put together. However, important issues remain and the path to realization is unclear. Plan for the wooden restoration of Nagoya Castle's main tower. This is a major project that Mayor Kawamura is a big fan of, and was originally scheduled to be completed in 2020. Five years ago, the main tower was closed for demolition. It should have been completed already, but in reality, there is no prospect of construction, and the earliest expected completion date is 2032, nine years from now. The reason for this is... (Committee member Senda Yoshihiro) "As a historic site, the investigation and content review that should be done naturally. How to preserve it during construction. Nagoya City has not done enough of either." Standing in the way is the stone wall. The main tower, which was a national treasure, was burned down in an air raid during the Pacific War, but the stone wall remains intact and has high historic value. Experts have repeatedly discussed how to preserve it, but the measures have been insufficient and the plan has stalled. Another reason for the delay in construction is the "barrier-free issue." There is a fierce conflict between disability groups and Mayor Kawamura, who is committed to faithful restoration, over barrier-free access. In December 2022, the city proposed installing an elevator from the first basement floor to the first floor above ground as a measure to prevent damage to pillars and "beams." However, the discussion on installing it on the upper floors was stalemate, and a conclusion was postponed. Nagoya City held a meeting of experts on March 24th, and a draft plan showing the overall picture of the wooden restoration plan was compiled, but two major issues remain. (Nagoya City Mayor Kawamura Takashi) "From the citizens' perspective, I would like them to make Nagoya's treasure as soon as possible." The issue of how to preserve the stone walls that still remain and barrier-free access. The discussion will continue after April. For more details, see NEWS DIG! ↓ https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/cb...