5 days 12 min Lined with all kinds of stores, a Japanese shopping street is more than just a commercial environment—it's a key part of everyday life. In recent years, shopping streets have suffered from decline, but efforts to revitalize them have given birth to new initiatives. This time on Japanology Plus, we explore the charms and challenges of Japan's shopping streets. Our guest, Reiji Yamanaka, is a management consultant and retail expert. And in Plus One, some of the more specialized shopping streets in Tokyo.