The building was destroyed on October 30 , 1921 , by an electrical fire . The reconstruction , which commenced in 1922 , was designed to " be fireproof , yet carry traditional Japanese architectural styles " , while using Western building materials and lighting equipment . Reconstruction had not been completed when it again burned down during the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake . Rebuilding was finally completed in 1924
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
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