Hiroshima Sogo, Department store at Kamiya-chō Intersection, Hiroshima, Japan.
Hiroshima Sogo is a multi-story department store at Kamiya-chō Intersection offering clothing, accessories, electronics, and cosmetics across its floors. The basement level specializes in Japanese cuisine with prepared foods and fresh ingredients for home cooking.
The store opened in 1974 as part of the Sogo chain, which began in 1830 as a kimono shop in Osaka. The company's growth from a specialized retailer to a modern department store reflects Japan's post-war economic transformation.
The seventh floor displays Japanese tableware and lacquerware that reflect traditional Japanese craftsmanship rooted in daily life and spiritual practices.
You can reach the store via Astram train line at Kenchomae station or by bus to Hiroshima Bus Center and Kamiya-cho stops. The central location makes it easy to find and accessible through multiple transportation options.
A clock above the main entrance performs each day at 10 AM with dolls dressed in costumes from around the world playing 'It's A Small World After All'. This charming detail often goes unnoticed by passersby.
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