(On the photo) The Takashimaya Tokyo store opened in 1933 (Showa 8) was designated as an Important Cultural Property in June this year.
"Western history style with Japanese elements added to the Japanese style" and "Use modern architecture techniques"
It consists of an extension, and the entire building is an inseparable architectural work.
It is highly important as one of the representative department store construction in Japan. It is said that there is no problem.
(in the photo) In 1933 (Showa 8), Shichifukuden was built on the roof. All the fortunes that humans desire.
It is said that if you go around it, you will benefit. Fukurokuju, Vaisravana, Fukuroson, Benzaiten
The gods of Daikokuten, Kotobuki Oigami and Ebisu are enshrined. The inside is closed.
(Lower photo) In 1950 (Showa 25), he received a small elephant of one and a half years from Thailand. By boat to Shimonoseki
Carry and transport by truck. We carried it to the rooftop by crane from the front entrance of Ginza Street.
The little elephant "Takako" put his child on his back and was very pleased. In 1954
I went to Ueno Zoo and later lived in Tama Zoo. There was Takako-chan on the roof
The motif remains.
