A private World War II air raid shelter exquisitely lined with colorful tiles has recently been opened to the public in Handa, Aichi Prefecture.
The work of a young tile tradesman facing military conscription, the room is attracting acclaim from historians as unique in cultural value.
Built in the basement of a storehouse owned by house renovator Yoshinoya, it can only be accessed via a special door.
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