GOODBYE Sogo Department store (again)
I certainly should have written this sooner, but the "only 5 days left" that I spied on the bright red sign today outside Sogo department store in Shinsaibashi as I waited for a friend, was particularly powerful in evoking memories. Many years ago now, I was hosting a Beer Garden Party on the rooftop of Sogo with friends from all over Kansai. It was the last night of the last day of business (way back then). I felt almost honored to be a part of the final send off.
Then SOGO reopened in all new glamor ablaze.
A history of the "NEW / OLD" Sogo building is here;
Alas, history has repeated itself. Enjoy the sale prices everybody. Find yourself some bargains.
HOW to get there:
Located just next door to Daimaru on Midousuji street, Shinsaibashi. Can't miss it.
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