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A designated store for the army and
Variety shop Satō and Satō Toyoko
Satō Toyoko was born in Nagasaki
Prefecture. She came to Taiwan in 1896. She
started a variety shop in 1907, which continued
to prosper later on. Unfortunately, her husband
passed away on July 20, 1930, while a new
building was being constructed for her
expanding business. Satō has been running the
shop with her brother-in-law since then.
Ueno Sanroku
Ueno Sanroku is of Fukuoka origin. He came to
Taiwan in 1905 to serve in the commercial vessel
department. He has been running a designated store for
the army all by himself since 1914.
Not only is he a trustworthy and successful
businessman, but also a hardworking figure with
ambition and insights.
Yamamoto Seikurō
Yamamoto Seikurō was born in Kumamoto. He
came to Taiwan in 1912. He was an inventor of dried
sea bream slice, a specialty of Penghu. The sea bream
flakes and cakes he makes are of quality so good that
other manufactures cannot catch up, whereby he wins
over customers' trust.Yamamoto has his shop set up in
the market; his business is thriving.
Pharmacy Jichuntang and Tsai Chiang
The pharmacy, one of the best in Magong, has
won the trust of the general public since its opening in
1914. As its business continues to thrive, it has been
assigned as the designated store for the army, navy, and
hospitals of different institutions.
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