Shōtengai shopping arcades are a living, breathing part of local communities, each with their own unique specialties, atmosphere and character. They’ve struggled in recent times as large supermarkets and department stores nationwide have attracted shoppers at their expense and younger consumers have been more ready to purchase items online. With a number of issues already stacked against them, the shopping arcades are now being asked to deal with a new economic threat — the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the link in our bio for the full story. 📸 Rebecca Saunders
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