The center of commerce
Correspondents visit, see, and hear the shopping streets that are loved by the locals, prospered with the residents, and familiar to them. It conveys the lively charm and vitality, special information, etc.
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◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (18th)◎
Lively and convenient / Kachidoki Sun Square Store
In 1940, Kachidokibashi, which connects Tsukiji and Tsukishima (Kachidoki), was completed in 1940 for the transfer of customers I to scheduled for the Expo in Harumi and Toyosu.
Since then, before the war, there has been a restaurant area along the street from Kachidokibashi.
This time, we visited the shop "Izakaya Kappo cuisine" Yamani "" by Yoshimitsu Ishii, chairman of the "Kachidoki Sun Square Store Association", and talked about it.
Ｑ． History of the establishment of Kachidoki Sun Square
<Chairman> In 1996, the urban redevelopment building "Kachidoki Sun Square" was completed on the left side of the intersection of Harumi-dori St. and Kiyosumi-dori across Kachidokibashi. The shopping district along Harumi-dori St. entered the first basement floor of Kachidoki Sun Square (directly connected to Kachidoki Station on the subway Oedo Line), the first and second floors, and it has been 15 years as soon as possible.
Ｑ． What is the size and characteristics of the store association?
<Chairman> There are a total of 43 stores (11 basement floors, 18 stores on the first floor, 14 stores on the second floor). There are many occupations with 24 restaurants, there are izakayas, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. There are 13 retail stores including supermarkets, 6 service stores, including public services such as post offices and bank ATM corners, etc. It is very convenient because there are stores necessary for daily life.
Ｑ． What about the customer segment?
<Chairman> Customers can see from multi-layered districts, from those who have been to familiar stores for a long time, to the daily shopping of office workers in nearby business districts and new residents of recently built condominiums.
<Chairman> Izakaya Kappo cuisine Yamani stores still use taxis from across the river, especially from the Tsukiji and Shimbashi districts (Asahi Shimbun, Dentsu).
Ｑ． What is the service of the store association?
<Chairman> Although the store association has not launched a special unified image campaign, it also includes public services such as post offices and ATMs, and is integrated with the local community through daily commercial activities.
Ｑ． What about differentiation from neighboring shopping streets?
<Chairman> Recently, large-scale commercial facilities have also entered the neighborhood, but it has returned to its original state in a few months, taking advantage of the features of each store to strive for the convenience of customers as much as possible, We are waiting for a recovery.
Especially for merchandise stores, the luxury orientation is Ginza, and popular items tend to flow to the nearest mass retailer, and each store is dedicated to creating characteristics and characteristics.
<Chairman> The convenience of transportation is located in the most convenient corner area in the Kachidoki area, has good subway, metropolitan bus, and Edo bus, and there are parking lots and underground bicycle parking lots nearby, making it very convenient for customers from remote areas. Has become.
<Correspondent> The area corresponding to the underground plaza next to the building is in the building street, and I felt "comfort" and "easy" in the direction of a circular restaurant. When I thought that Japanese lantern would be lit in the evening, I wanted to ask again.
Ｑ． What about annual events and events from July to August?
<Chairman> There is a mood to refrain from flashy events such as festivals, such as the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, as well as the cancellation of the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival. In particular, many of the restaurants, which account for the majority, are struggling, and we are considering with the authorities in charge of the ward office to actively promote product campaigns, etc., which also support disaster areas while sharing wisdom with members.
Ｑ． What is your future aspirations?
<Chairman> We are planning to celebrate the 15th anniversary in the fall, and at the same time, we will do our best to expect the public's economy to improve quickly and increase the number of visitors day and night.
Postscript of the interview
Mr. Ishii is the owner of the izakaya Kappo cuisine Yamani, and even though the shop was in the evening, he spent valuable time during the day and carefully answered various questions. Thank you very much.
Sun Square Building (post office and subway entrance) Entrance to the lining floor of San Square Building
Adjacent condominium Neighboring commercial buildings
