What Is a Depachika? Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi is not only Japan’s oldest department store but also one of its most elegant. Founded in 1673 as a kimono shop called Echigoya, Mitsukoshi became Japan’s first modern department store in the early 1900s. Today, its flagship store in Nihonbashi remains a symbol of refined taste and tradition. Beneath … Continue reading Depachika Tokyo Guide: Inside Mitsukoshi’s Famous Food Hall