By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
July 7, 2020 at 08:00 JST
Nihonbashi Takashimaya is a long-established department store. Even if you’re not keen on shopping, it’s worth visiting to see the building’s gorgeous architecture and interiors. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
"Whenever I see wrapping paper with pink roses printed on it, it reminds me of Christmas,” my best friend says every time we’re in Nihonbashi, “because when I was a child, Santa Claus always brought gifts wrapped in Takashimaya wrapping paper.” [Read More]
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