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Establishment of Yamatoya
- When
- 1830
- Where
- Namba district
Ihei Sogō founded the second-hand kimono shop Yamatoya in Osaka's Namba district in 1830, marking the brand's origin.
The shop was situated next to the Shima Shrine in the Namba district. This establishment served as the precursor to the modern Sogo department store chain, reflecting the commercial traditions of Osaka during the Edo period.
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