Japan's Seagaia Ocean Dome, once the largest artificial beach, demolished after financial struggles

Japan's Seagaia Ocean Dome, once the world's largest artificial beach, has been demolished after years of financial struggles. Built in 1993, it featured a 12,000-square-metre sandy beach and a retractable roof but never became profitable. The Dome peaked in visitor numbers in 1995, attracting nearly 1.3 million guests. However, it filed for bankruptcy in 2001, marking a significant failure in Japan's public-private partnerships. Despite renovations, the resort could not recover. The water park closed in 2007, and the Dome was ultimately torn down in 2017, following a series of financial setbacks.