センベロで有名な下町に、新しい風景をつくる立石の再開発。

Feature | 2024.12.13

美味しいもつ焼きや煮込みの店がある立石。
お酒好きの人に愛されてきた下町。
ここにいま、高層ビルが建とうとしている。

Redeveloping Tateishi:
Transforming a Downtown Area Famous for Its Drinking Dens.

Tateishi, known for its delicious grilled skewer and stew eateries, has long been a beloved downtown area for drink enthusiasts. But now, high-rise buildings are set to redefine its skyline.

Tateishi is often hailed as the mecca of senbero, which refers to places where you can drink yourself happy for just 1,000 yen. Located in Katsushika Ward, with Keisei Tateishi Station at its heart, the area is undergoing extensive redevelopment.The land north of the station has already been cleared, and soon the south side will follow suit.
Tateishi was once home to numerous affordable and delicious eateries, such as Edokko to the north and Uchida to the south—Uchida still operates today, with its ever-present long lines. Beyond these iconic spots, the area boasted excellent yakitori, standout gyoza shops, and the nostalgic Nonbe Yokocho, a narrow alley lined with tiny bars and snack joints.
Packed counters in yakitori shops buzzed with life, as patrons enjoyed skewers of motsu, gatsu, and shiro, washed down with strong chu-hi. Strangers became friends, often heading to a second bar in Nonbe Yokocho, where snack bars offered cramped but cozy spaces.

Inside, a lone mama-san, often the age of one’s grandmother, would greet you with a raspy, “Oh, welcome! It’s been so long. How’s work?” These places felt like coming home—a sentiment deeply tied to Tateishi itself.
But the north side of the station, once home to Nonbe Yokocho, is now a construction site. According to Katsushika Ward’s website, the redevelopment plan includes two buildings, 36 and 13 stories tall, housing municipal offices, residences, shops, and offices—a typical mixed-use development. As with other projects, it promises to revitalize the area, enhance disaster preparedness, and create a safer, more vibrant city. Likewise, Jingu Gaien’s website also makes pleasant promises. The south side remains untouched for now, but construction is scheduled soon, with a 32-story tower and a 3-story complex planned. Like the north, they’ll include residential, commercial, and office spaces. The result? Tateishi will eventually resemble many other urban areas, with towering mansions and chain stores.
It makes you wonder: what makes a city’s charm? Is it sleek new buildings, chain stores, and dense residential towers? Or is it the memories and affection built over time, much like the depth of flavor in a stew enriched by multiple additions of broth?
Tateishi’s many famed stewed dish restaurants come to mind as I reflect on the changes.
I can only hope that this redevelopment brings about a new sense of Tateishi-ness, preserving some of the soul that made this place special.

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