A shopping street that runs straight east from Kita-Senju Station. There are lots of small shops, and it still has that old-school neighborhood vibe.
While many shopping streets around Japan are turning into shuttered ghost towns, this one is still plenty lively, and locals use it as part of their everyday routine.
I’ve heard there are plans to build high-rise condos near the station as part of redevelopment, but I really hope this current atmosphere sticks around! I don’t want it to turn into another bland, generic area you can find anywhere.
Senju Asahicho Shopping Street | Review by mizuiro_lawson
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