the old main street

This is the old main street in Mombetsu.

It was the crowdest place 40 years ago.

You can see the three-story building on the right side.

That was the highest building back then.

It was the symbol of prosperity of Mombetsu.

First and scond floor were clothing store.

Third floor had a toy store and a restaurant.

The population was about 33,000 people at that time.

Now, the population are about 24,000 people.

This building has two bar which is called "Izakaya" in Japanese now.