The Tokyo District Court ruled that 72-year-old manga artist Kazuo Umezu’s red-and-white-striped house does not interfere with the landscape, overruling complaints from neighbors.
From Mainichi Daily News:
“‘The coloring does catch the eye of those living around it, but it can’t be said it destroys the harmony of the landscape,’ the judge said.
Umezu, who listened to the ruling wearing a red-and-white horizontal striped tie, indicated he was happy with the decision.”
And you thought your neighbors were pushy. I’d love to live in a neighborhood that makes me think I’m in Candyland.