Tsukijiguchi Shotengai in Minato-ku, Nagoya, is a nostalgic shopping street, often overlooked by visitors, but it holds the essence of Nagoya hidden gems. Located just one stop before Nagoya Port Station, where many head to the Nagoya Port Aquarium, this quaint street offers a serene flow of time, cherished by its elderly residents. While the bustling energy of the past may have faded, Tsukijiguchi Shotengai is gradually flourishing, now with an emphasis on art. Join us today to catch a glimpse of everyday life in this charming coastal shopping street in the port town.
The streets may be quiet, lacking vibrancy, yet a nostalgic scent of the shopping district lingers.
An old man strolling Tsukijiguchi Shotengai.
“Toriken,” a chicken shop, still cherished by locals, continues to operate in this once-vibrant but now quiet shopping street.
A landmark pachinko parlor in the shopping district.
This district is filled with quaint and historic-looking coffee shops.
Iced coffee for 450 yen.
An empty storefront with the remains of the brand name “National,” previously used by Panasonic in Japan. Perhaps it once served as a local electronics store?
A well-established noodle restaurant, “Kikuya.” There seems to be no sign of current operation.
An aged toy store with closed shutters.
The back entrance of a Chinese restaurant in the shopping district.
In the past, with the development of Nagoya Port, there were foreign crew exclusive bars, cabarets, and movie theaters.
The signs of town revitalization and community development have begun to surface, signaling the beginning of a journey towards a lively and thriving neighborhood.
In 2006, the off-track betting venue for boat racing, “Boat Pia Nagoya,” opened within the shopping street.
Minatomachi Art Book Fair 2023 at MINATOMACHI POTLUCK BUILDING, organised by joint committee of Port Town and The Minatomachi Art Table, Nagoya (MAT, Nagoya).
Various art programs inspired by Nagoya’s Minatomachi are being planned, offering a unique creative experience in the heart of the port city.
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