NewsBUNGA NET Special Series: “Architect Voices 50 — Reflections on the Former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium” 2026.09.04

Regarding the former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, a landmark of postwar Japanese architecture designed by Kenzo Tange, Kagawa Prefecture officially announced yesterday that the demolition work would be temporarily suspended. BUNGANET, an online media outlet specializing in architecture and design and edited by Hiroshi Miyazawa, published a breaking news report on the announcement later that same day.

BUNGA NET has also launched a special series today, “Architect Voices 50 — Reflections on the Former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium,” featuring perspectives from architects and other professionals on the significance of the building.

Kengo Kuma will also contribute to the series. To be published on September 8, 2026.
For more information about the series, please click here.