The latest work of the renowned street artist Banksy was recently painted over and removed in the UK. The art piece was involved in a controversy due to its apparent political message. The mural was blacked out and ultimately erased, causing an uproar among Japanese art enthusiasts and Banksy supporters, who argue the street art should have been preserved.

In Japan, Banksy's works are revered, and the destruction of the recent piece has sparked conversations about the preserving of street art. The Japanese generally hold a deep appreciation for art forms and their preservation, with street art gaining more acceptance and recognition in recent years.

In the US and EU, Banksy’s pieces frequently become areas of cultural significance. The removal of Banksy's work would also cause controversy, given his international recognition and the ongoing discussions about graffiti as an art form. However, instances of his works being destroyed or vandalized aren't uncommon, mostly because of the controversy around the political messages they often convey.