The Nakamise shopping arcade, a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo's Asakusa, is nearing the completion of its first roof replacement since the aftermath of World War II.The work, part of which was open to the media Thursday, started in June of last year after roof leaks due to the deterioration of tiles in place since 1945, according to Caname Co., the firm handling the renovation.It has been replacing the copper tiles, grown greenish with rust, with over 7,000 reddish-brown new ones that may take on a similar patina in 30 to 40 years.The arcade's buildings of small shops are situated on …READ FULL ARTICLE