Seibu Shibuya store bids farewell after 58 years
Despite the rain, many visited to say goodbye to the department store that has long been a symbol of the shopping and entertainment district.
Despite the rain, many visited to say goodbye to the department store that has long been a symbol of the shopping and entertainment district.
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