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Tokushima City Has Lost All Five of Its Department Stores
Tokushima City once had five department stores, which were busy landmarks in the city.
The city is a major urban centre on Shikoku, one of Japan’s main islands.
Shikoku’s largest Sogo store opened to 150,000 visitors on its first day, a strong start for the store.
But customers gradually moved away from the city’s department stores.
All five have now disappeared from Tokushima, despite its status as a prefectural capital.
The available information does not say what will happen next for the city’s shopping districts.
Tokushima City has lost all five of its department stores, according to Toyo Keizai.
The city once had five department stores that drew crowds and served as landmarks.
The article asks why department stores disappeared from the city.
The source does not give details about when the stores closed or the reasons for their closures.
- Who
- Tokushima City and its department stores.
- What
- The city has lost all five of its department stores.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Tokushima City, Japan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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