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The second part of the popular Ueno series is the area around Ameyoko and Hirokoji. After the earthquake and the war, Ameyoko was the shadow center of Tokyo as it rapidly developed. Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya bought imported goods such as perfume and precious metals from Ameyoko, while Snow Brand and Meiji Dairies bought butter and dairy products from Ameyoko! Ameyoko was right in the middle of Tokyo's economy. And then there was Nagato's egg bread, and the Koizumi group from AbuAbu Akasado... ▼Ueno Series Part 1 <The history of Ueno Park, the three disappeared stations> • Stories of the old Ueno, when it was the center of Tokyo. Sad memories that must not be forgotten... ▼Ueno Series Part 3 <Disabled veterans, Saigo Kaikan, Jurakudai, Shochiku Department Store> • [Disappeared Ueno scenery] Scenes that erase happy memories of the zoo, Shochiku Department Store, Nishi... Please follow OJM on Twitter / oldjapanesemem1 #Ameyoko#OldTimes#Ueno