Following the report of the Council for Cultural Affairs on April 17, after a public gazette notification that will be held soon, it will be designated as the first important cultural property as a department store building.
The main building of Nihonbashi Takashimaya has been acclaimed as "excellent design" and was written by Sadataro Takahashi, who added Japanese elements to the historical style of Western Europe.
More Nihonbashi Takashimaya is designated as an Important Cultural Property