Yagihashi Department Store

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Located a short distance from Kumagaya Station, Yagihashi Department Store is a long-established local favorite offering a wide range of goods from food to clothing. Known for its quality merchandise and attentive service, it features a section of the old Nakasendo highway running through the store, adding a unique historical touch. The store is also famous for its rose-themed shopping bags, a local status symbol. A thermometer displaying Kumagaya's daily temperature is set up in front of the store, often featured on the evening news. Easily accessible from Kami-Kumagaya Station on the Chichibu Railway, it's a great place to experience a traditional Japanese department store atmosphere.

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