A view of Hondori Street, a popular shopping street and shopping arcade in downtown Hiroshima, Japan.

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Hondōri (本通) is a commercial area in Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan, which centers on the Hondōri street which today is a shopping arcade. Hondōri, which means "Main Street", runs from Hatchōbori to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Hondōri was also previously called Hirataya-chō. Hondōri prospered in the early 20th century, and in 1931, lily-of-the-valley lanterns were installed which allowed shops to stay open late. *** Description sourced from Wikipedia (2019).

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Size: 2945px × 4159px
Location: Hondori Street, Hiroshima, Japan
Photo credit: © Felix Choo / Alamy / Afripics
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