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‘Lighthouse’ Soars Above 90-Year-Old Fire Station in Central Tokyo; Aids Local Disaster Prevention While Showcasing City’s History

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By Masaki Shishido / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

12:03 JST, August 19, 2024

Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture in the residential Takanawa district in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Among the old buildings is Takanawa Fire Station’s Nihonenoki branch, which looks like a lighthouse.

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