火災から3年…メインストリートに今も残る“焼け跡”　解体できない理由と「税金解体」の壁

In the Muramatsu area of ​​Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, more than three years have passed since a fire broke out on the main street. Even now, one building remains standing, untouched by the fire. The sidewalk in front of the building remains closed due to the risk of falling debris, forcing nearby residents to walk on the road, enduring considerable danger. Why has it been left untouched for such a long time? By examining the property registration information and interviewing the owner and experts, a deep-seated structural problem of "abandoned vacant houses and burnt-out buildings," a issue troubling municipalities nationwide, becomes apparent.