In September 2026, the Seibu Shibuya store will close. This news, along with expressions of nostalgia for the store that was once a symbol of Seibu culture, highlights the changing times. During the bubble economy era, Seibu Department Store became a cultural hub and an object of admiration for young people, but what kind of "alchemy" was behind that success? (This introductory text was generated by AI.)
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In September 2026, the Seibu Shibuya store will close. This news, along with expressions of nostalgia for the store that was once a symbol of Seibu culture, highlights the changing times. During the bubble economy era, Seibu Department Store became a cultural hub and an object of admiration for young people, but what kind of "alchemy" was behind that success? (This introductory text was generated by AI.)