Plan to Demolish Historic Japanese Ballpark Draws Outcry

Meiji Jingu Stadium, where Babe Ruth played in 1934, faces possible demolition as part of a redevelopment project in Tokyo.
Environmentalists argue the project will damage nearby historic trees and oppose the loss of the historic stadium.
Citizens have gathered over 180,000 petition signatures opposing the redevelopment plan, which could take 13 years to complete.
The governor of Tokyo has the power to cancel the project but has allowed preliminary construction to move forward.