Nihonbashi Takashimaya will be holding an exhibition with the keyword "department store architecture" at Takashimaya Historical Museum TOKYO on the 4th floor of the main building.

This exhibition will trace the history of Japanese department stores, from the early 20th century, when modern department stores were born, to the present day, when many large commercial facilities such as shopping malls have appeared, focusing primarily on Japanese "department store architecture" through timelines and models, while paying attention to the transformation of facades and their spaces.

Matsuya Asakusa Store (1931, Courtesy of Shimizu Corporation)
Pre-war "department store architecture" was experimental. Department stores of the time aroused people's aspirations and went beyond being simple spaces for shopping, functioning as entertainment and even cultural facilities, and the function and role of the department store was clearly reflected in their facades and architectural spaces.

The rooftop amusement park at Matsuya Asakusa (1950s, courtesy of Matsuya)
The Sky Cruiser on the roof of Matsuya Asakusa (1952, courtesy of Matsuya)

Shirokiya Nihonbashi store (1928, courtesy of Ishimoto Architects)
Daimaru Shinsaibashi store (1933, courtesy of J. Front Retailing Archives)
Elevator on the first floor of Daimaru Shinsaibashi store (1933, courtesy of J. Front Retailing Archives)
Why not take this opportunity to rediscover how deeply commerce and consumer activities have played a role in the formation of modern cities? Be sure to visit the exhibition.








[Contact Information] Nihonbashi Takashimaya: 03-3211-4111 (Main)





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