【砂川市】昭和感満載の駅前とやけに近代的な市役所周辺

The Sorachi region, once thriving on coal mining, is experiencing significant population decline. However, Sunagawa City, known for its "Sunagawa Sweet Road" and Japan's longest straight road, remains surprisingly vibrant. Stepping into the area in front of the station reveals a striking contrast between a shopping street strongly reminiscent of the Showa era and a remarkably modern, massive public facility. This video will introduce you to the real, present-day Sunagawa, a regional city. [Places featured in this video] Showa-era retro station-front shopping street (a mix of shuttered shops and active businesses) The chaotic charm of the "Central Market" (a mix of fish shops, hearing aid shops, and power stone shops) "Sunairu," a community center Sunagawa Municipal Hospital, a massive 405-bed medical facility (equipped with the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system) The new city hall, opened in 2021 We will explore why Sunagawa City is "still relatively vibrant" within the Sorachi region, examining the landscape around the station. ▼If you haven't subscribed to our channel yet, please do! https://bit.ly/3wEuhuI