Neighbors demand color change for Italian gov't building

Neighbors demand color change for Italian gov't building

TOKYO, Japan - Neighbors of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo (C) requested on March 14 that the Japanese government support their petition to have the red color of the building changed, saying the flashy color spoils the scenery, residents behind the effort said. The Imperial Palace mound is seen at the top.

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