Iconic Tokyu Department Store closes
A sign of the times
The iconic Tokyu Department Store in Shibuya closes its doors today. When it opened in 1967, it was a sign of the changing times, of rapid Japanese economic growth after WW2, and a home to a new generation of housewives who were free to be wives and mothers alone, instead of working in factories like the previous generation of women had done. It will be replaced by a megalopolis like building that looks to be the tallest in the area, and will open in 2027.
1967年にオープンした渋谷の象徴的な東急百貨店が、今日で閉店します。当時は、第二次世界大戦後の日本の高度経済成長という時代の変化を示すものでした。それまで工場などで働く主婦や母たちにとっては新しい世代の幕開けとなり、女性の社会進出の象徴ともなり、楽しみの場所でした。2027年には、この地域で最も高いメガロポリス的なビルがオープンする予定です。
Rionne McAvoy is the director of the award-winning documentary The One's Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan, showcasing his dedication to addressing pressing social issues. A committed documentary filmmaker and professional wrestler, he explores critical themes with passion and insight. Additionally, he has a keen interest in post-World War II Japan, particularly the intricate connections between politicians and gangsters during that era. Known in the wrestling ring as Rionne Fujiwara, he brings the same determination and storytelling prowess from his wrestling persona to his filmmaking endeavors.