Hotel Okura opened in May 1962 and has come to represent Japan's renewal after World War II wreaked destruction on the country. Inside the hotel, visitors could see exhibits of traditional Japanese crafts and designs.
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Now all of that is coming to an end. While the original hotel structure will still remain, the overall hotel will be redeveloped. To say goodbye to this historic hotel, watch Monocle Magazine's video.