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Shoutengai, an outdoor shopping district covered by a roof, offers a vibrant cultural experience distinct from traditional shopping centers. It serves as a hub for local festivals, parades, and community gatherings. Shop owners often reside above their stores, integrating daily life with commerce. Unique features include local mascots representing the area and the exciting "Garagara" lotteries based on store receipts, providing customers with a fun chance to win prizes. Discover the heart of the community with Shoutengai’s rich traditions and local flavor!
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Shoutengaimeans… ・Shopping district ・Although it's outdoors, it has a roof ・It’s different from a shopping center ・Shop owners may live above the stores ・Other establishments such as temples may also have entrances in the shoutengai
Characteristics of Shoutengai Heart of the area 1. Center for festivals and parades 2. Some have mascots 3. Lotteries(Garagara) based on store receipts for special prizes
1.Festivals A festival is held in cooperation with shoutengai. For example, these are "Gokouguu".
2.Mascots These are examples of shoutengai mascots. Each has its own characteristics based on the local area.
3.Lotteries(Garagara) based on store receipts for special prizes First, the handle is turned. Second, a small, colored ball comes out. Third, a prize is awarded, depending on its color. We call the lottery machine "Garagara", because of the sound it makes when you turn the handle.
Question ・Do you have any shopping arcades like shoutengai? ・What are shopping centers like in Florida?
URLs Shinkyogoku Shopping Street http://www.shinkyogoku.or.jp/foreign/english.html Otesuji Shopping District http://otesuji.jp/english/ Nishiki Market http://www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/english/