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Shinjuku Station is a huge terminal boasting the world's highest number of passengers. The West Exit is undergoing its first large-scale redevelopment since it was built in the 1960s, and the huge building that was the symbol of the West Exit, the Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku Main Building, has been demolished, allowing the vast sky to be seen in front of the station for the first time in about 60 years, dramatically transforming the landscape. The skyscraper to be constructed will surpass the height of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Nishi-Shinjuku skyscrapers, becoming the tallest in Shinjuku, and is likely to become a new symbol of the West Exit of Shinjuku Station when completed. Redevelopment is also underway in the adjacent district, with construction of a skyscraper beginning in the Southwest Exit area. In addition to the redevelopment of the West Exit and Southwest Exit, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Shinjuku Ward are also planning to develop a pedestrian network in the Nishi-Shinjuku area, which is expected to develop and improve the appeal of the town that was formed during the period of high economic growth. In addition, Mitsukoshi Isetan Holdings has announced that it will redevelop the Isetan Shinjuku store at the East Exit, one of Japan's leading commercial areas. It seems that concrete consideration will begin with the aim of starting construction after 2030. According to reports, they plan to build a skyscraper and include offices, hotels and housing, and consider a new business model that combines it with the Isetan Shinjuku store, which has the highest sales in Japan. This time, we will take a closer look at Shinjuku, which is undergoing a major transformation due to redevelopment and urban development, with on-site footage. (Photos taken in August and September 2024) *Some past footage is included *The thumbnail illustration is for illustrative purposes only Thank you for watching. At COTO FILM, we will be shooting things that interest us, with a focus on redevelopment. Thank you for your support. #ShinjukuStation #WestExit #Redevelopment