Bringing Life Back to Cities: Revitalizing a Takamatsu Shopping District

In provincial cities, “shuttered streets” where many of the shops have gone out of business are increasing.

The glass-dome-covered square in Marugamemachi Shopping District is once again becoming a vital center for Takamatsu today.

The district’s arcade provides a well-lit, wide-open space for shoppers and strollers.

Entrance to Machi no Shure 963 in Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping District (photo by author)

At right, above the arcade, stands a condominium jointly built by the Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping District Promotion Association without affecting land ownership.

Marugamemachi Clinic, opened on the third floor in Block A of the Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping District. (Courtesy of the Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping District Promotion Association)