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. The building was opened as a department store, Sapporo

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, in 1978. Sogo closed the branch in 2000, and the building was unused except for the first and 10th floors.

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opened a Sapporo branch store from the first to sixth floor in 2001, and some other companies such as

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also opened branches in the building. In 2004, the , a food amusement park based on the theme of

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, opened on the 10th floor of the building. On 31 August 2023, Sapporo Esta was closed as part of Sapporo Station's redevelopment program for the upcoming

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extension, with Bic Camera and Uniqlo relocating to the

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across the street.

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