Farewell Nakano Sunplaza! Keep your memories on your desk with a miniature version

Hello! I'm Yoshio, a Nakano Tourism Reporter. Nakano Sun Plaza, which stands at the north exit of Nakano Station in Tokyo, will close in July 2023. It will be demolished for redevelopment, so you won't be able to see its right-angled triangular shape any time soon.

While I was thinking about how I could preserve Nakano Sunplaza, a beloved symbol of Nakano for 50 years, my feet naturally led me to a nearby 100-yen shop. While I was wandering around the store, wondering if I could recreate it using a combination of stationery and kitchenware, I discovered what looked like a miniature version of Nakano Sunplaza.

It's a type of pen holder that can be combined with multiple other items, but I wonder how it will turn out depending on the combination. With that shape, it looks like it could be made out (if you squint your eyes a little).

I'll add some parts to make it look more realistic. I cut a clear file like this and painted it white...

If you fold it, it will become the roof and pillars of the front entrance. Glue it together and draw windows and other details easily.

What do you think? I think I was able to capture the main points even though it's desktop size. I think it will have more emotional impact if you approach it with the mindset of an elementary school student's craft project (this is just an excuse for the haphazard painting. Please forgive me as it is a miniature version).

While we're here, let's go and do some photo shoots with Chibi Nakano that we can only do now.

It's sad to see such a beloved landmark disappear, but I think it would be nice to have it on your desk as a memento and think about the future.

It's sad to see such a beloved landmark disappear, but I think it would be nice to have it on your desk as a memento and think about the future.