Nakano-Fujimicho
Nakano-fujimicho
Station is
located in the southwestern end
of Nakano Ward of Tokyo. It has
2 side platforms which are served
by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
Fujimicho
is a quiet residential neighborhood
of Nakano Ward in the western end
of Tokyo. The closest place of interest
is the Salvation Army Bazaar, located
10 minutes walk from Nakano-fujimicho
Station.
Salvation
Army Bazaar
The
Salvation Army Bazaar is a thrift
shopping area run by the Salvation
Army. The Salvation Army is an organization
founded by a Methodist preacher,
William Booth, in 1865. Its aim
is to spread the gospel and the
doctrine of charity for the poor
and equal rights for all throughout
the world. Japan has several Army
centers that are involved in protecting
human rights.
The
Salvation Army Bazaar, which is
open every Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., has a big selection of
Japanese dishes (very cheap), old
kimono and obi ,
and the usual collection of eclectic
junk. The clothes sold at the bazaar
are mainly used clothes donated
by people.
