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Shoutengai means… ・ 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 Otesuji Shopping District Nishiki Market