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In search of the bustle of the wholesale district

[Shitamachi Tom] May 31, 2011 09:00

Speaking of the neighborhoods of Yokoyamacho and Bakurocho in Chuo-ku, it is a well-known wholesale district in Tokyo.

Even now, when I visit during the day, the liveliness flows from various shops, and I feel that it is a "business town".


In front of Bakuroyokoyama station. JPG

As soon as you get out of [Bakuro Yokoyama] station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, it is the entrance to Yokoyamacho's wholesaler.

[Bakurocho] The name is also used as the station name of the JR Sobu Express Line, but according to a book of history, Ieyasu Tokugawa placed Makata (Hakuro) around here when he entered Edo.



Yokoyamacho Street. JPG

In addition, [Yokoyamacho] is said to come from the name of Yokoyama, a family member who had a place of knowledge in this area during the Edo period.

 

Mainly cash wholesale stores are mainly used, but recently there are many stores that sell them to the general public, so it's fun to enjoy the atmosphere while walking around.



However, it's just a businessman's town.

I think it is the manners of customers to go in and out while watching the situation so as not to disturb the shop.


Yokoyamacho Shindo (2.JPG)

 

You can buy a little towel or towel at once, get out-of-home jacket cheaply, and enjoy it at your own discretion.

If possible, we recommend that you take a leisurely stroll in the afternoon on weekdays.