Directly behind Isetan, the symbol of Shinjuku 3-Chome, lies a unique, Showa-era retro space.
Why has this area, centered around Suehirotei, remained untouched for nearly 100 years, despite being in prime location close to the world's largest terminal station, and remained untouched by the Showa era?

The reasons lie in the history of a major fire during the Taisho era, a black market after the war, and the unknown red-light district that once spread across this area.
"Even if we wanted to develop it, we couldn't."
We'll take a thorough look at the deep "behind the scenes" of Shinjuku 3-Chome, where complex land ownership and behind-the-scenes circumstances intertwine.

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