[First Half of 2019] Summary of Akihabara Store Closures [Closings, Relocations, and Mergers]

There is a lot of turnover of stores in Tokyo.
Before you know it, another new store will have opened.

How many stores close in Akihabara each month?
I was curious, so I looked into it.
The survey period covered the first half of 2019, from January to June.
In addition to stores that have closed, I also found stores that have relocated, merged, changed their names, or reopened, so I've compiled them all here.

※If you have any omissions or corrections, please contact us via Twitter (@akihabara_bc) or let us know in the comments.

Other closing information:

Akihabara store closures and relocations between January and June 2019 (in chronological order)

Yakiniku Ushinomiya [Closed]

Closing date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Opening date: June 2014

A yakiniku restaurant was selling an annual pass for 300 million yen that allowed all-you-can-eat and drink up to 20 times a month.
The specialty is the "Akiba Dragon," a single 30cm piece of skirt steak.
It was featured quite a bit on TV programs, but it seems to have closed down...

Onigiri Bento Gyu! Akihabara Atre Store [Closed]

Closing date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Opening date: March 7, 2017 (Tuesday)

The concept of this rice ball shop was to provide healthy food that was good for the body.
All rice balls were 200 calories, and even when eaten with a side dish, the total was still under 500 calories, making for a very healthy and wholesome menu.
Akihabara may not have been a familiar place to me because it has an image of junk food.

Tokyo Fugetsudo Atre Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

Tokyo Fugetsudo Atre Akihabara store has been in business since 2010, when Akihabara Department Store closed and was reborn as Atre Akihabara.
The main store is located in Ginza and is famous for its baked goods, circular wafers called "gaufres" and "Tokyo Castella."

DHC Atre Akihabara 1 Directly Managed Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: unknown

You've probably heard of "DHC" at least once.
A company famous for its cosmetics and supplements.
The company had a direct store in Atre Akihabara, but it has closed.

Aion Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: 1999

A pachinko parlor that has been in the Electric Town for a long time.
It has a long history, and when a sign announcing its closure was posted inside the store, it caused a stir on the internet for a while.
Currently, Sega Building 5 stands on the site.

Tokyo Curry Restaurant Association Atre Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

This curry restaurant allows you to taste curry from a variety of famous restaurants, and has several branches outside of Atre Akihabara.
Among them, Atre Akihabara also seems to offer original curry.

Francais Western Confectionery Atre Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: unknown

This Western-style pastry shop offers many sweets that have won the Monde Selection award, recognized by gourmets around the world.
A particularly famous dessert is the "Fruit Mille-feuille," which comes in two flavors: strawberry and lemon.
Not only is the taste amazing, but the packaging is stylish too, making it the perfect souvenir!

C-Cube Atre Akihabara Store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Sunday, January 20, 2019
Reopening: Thursday, June 27, 2019

Tiramisu is C Cube's signature product.
The baked version of this tiramisu, known as "Baked Tiramisu," has received extremely high praise, including being ranked number one on Rakuten and winning a gold medal at the Monde Selection.

Quatre Atre Akihabara Store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Sunday, January 20, 2019
Reopening: Thursday, June 27, 2019

A Western-style confectionery shop with its main store in Kakinokizaka, Meguro Ward.
The signature product is undoubtedly the "Ufu Pudding."
Pudding served in a real egg shell.
In addition to plain, there are four flavors available: chocolate, strawberry, and pumpkin.
It's nice to buy one for yourself, but it seems that many people buy them as souvenirs.

Aoyama Flower Market Atre Akihabara 1 Store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Sunday, January 20, 2019
Reopening: Thursday, June 27, 2019

This flower shop has its main store in Minami-Aoyama and has stores mainly in department store buildings such as Atre and Marui.
It has been operating at Atre Akihabara since the facility first opened in 2010.
And it appears they will continue to operate even after the renovation.

A la campagne Akihabara store [reopening]

Temporary closure date: Sunday, January 20, 2019
Reopening: Thursday, June 27, 2019

A tart specialty store founded in Kobe in 1991.
The largest number of tart specialty stores in the country!
As a cafe at Atre Akihabara, they offer not only the popular tarts but also food menu items such as pasta.

NewDays Atre Akihabara 1st store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: unknown

When it comes to convenience stores located inside train stations, the most common is NewDays.
The NewDays at Atre Akihabara has closed, but there is a NewDays Mini just outside the station, so it doesn't feel too lonely.

Mother Farm Milk Bar Atre Akihabara 1 [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

A shop where you can eat a variety of soft serve ice creams and parfaits.
A soft serve ice cream shop with such a wide variety of flavors was a rare find in Akihabara, but it has since closed.
disappointing···.

Donq Atre Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

This bakery has stores all over the country, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south.
Perhaps due to the local characteristics, this Akihabara store at Atre sells limited edition character-themed bread.

Bunmeido Tokyo Atre Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

A Japanese confectionery shop famous for castella.
For a limited time, they also sold "Doraemon Dorayaki" with a Doraemon stamp on it.
They also sometimes sell castella cakes in collaboration with "Magical Circle Guru Guru."
So nostalgic.

Ale-L Akihabara Atre Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, June 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, June 28, 2014

Waffle cake is RL's signature product.
It has even been ranked number one in Tokyo Station's souvenir rankings.
Flavors range from classic ones like custard and chocolate to seasonal flavors that change monthly.
They are also rich in color, making them a souvenir that is sure to be a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Mansei Meat Direct Sales Store Atre Akihabara [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

A takeout specialty store of Nikuno Mansei, whose main store is in Akihabara.
Speaking of Mansei Meat, the famous "Mankatsu Sandwich" is one of their most popular items.
They also sold hamburger sandwiches.

Kitchen Jiro Atre Akihabara 1 Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

A restaurant chain that operates stores mainly within the Yamanote Line area.
This Atre Akihabara location specializes in takeout.
They sell steak and fried food bento boxes at reasonable prices,
It was great for people who want to go all out.

Yakitori Nihonichi Atre Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

The stores are located mainly in buildings and shopping centers.
A takeout yakitori specialty store is rare in Akihabara.

Uogashi Nihonichi Atre Akihabara Store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Sunday, January 20, 2019
Reopening: Thursday, June 27, 2019

Standing sushi restaurant.
They also sell seafood bowls,It's also available for takeout.

Mister Minit Atre Akihabara 1 Store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Reopening: Friday, March 15, 2019

They handle a variety of services, such as making stamps, making duplicate keys, repairing shoes and bags, and repairing umbrellas, so they are almost like a ``jack-of-all-trades'' store.
The company originally started in Belgium and now has approximately 600 stores in six countries, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.
Apparently they operate around 300 stores in Japan alone!

Alteration Concierge Big Mama Akihabara Atre Store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Reopening: Friday, March 15, 2019

A company that provides clothing alteration services.
The company operates 70 stores nationwide, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Tokyo and Kanagawa.
All stores are located near stations, making them easy to access.
They not only repair clothes, but also shoes, bags, etc.

Nail Quick Atre Akihabara 1 store [Reopening]

Temporary closure date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Reopening: Friday, March 15, 2019

A shop that does nails.
It's located in Akihabara Atre, which is directly connected to the station, making it easy to get to, and you can also make reservations online.

TRAINIART Akihabara Atre 1 Store [Closed]

Closing date: Thursday, January 24, 2019
Opening date: Friday, July 19, 2010

A general store with a railway theme that sold stylishly designed pen cases, bags, and other goods.
They also sold Suica penguin merchandise.

Hakata Nakasu Jidori-ya Akihabara Branch [Closed]

Closing date: Saturday, July 26, 2019
Opening date: Thursday, January 10, 2014

This restaurant serves local chicken dishes and has its main store in Nakasu, Hakata.
Among them, the grilled local chicken thigh is especially recommended.

Autumn Leaf Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Thursday, January 31, 2019
Opening date: June 2013

A bookstore that mainly sold adult manga and magazines has closed.
Currently, a tapioca specialty store called "Reicha" stands on the site.

Hibiki Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Thursday, January 31, 2019
Opening date: Thursday, January 17, 2008

This high-end izakaya serves beef dishes such as steak and sukiyaki, as well as Tohoku cuisine.

PLUM LIVE STAGE Akihabara [Closed]

Closing date: Thursday, January 31, 2019
Opening date: unknown

A live house where various idols performed live on stage.
The same building also houses PLUM LIVE SHOP, which sells local character goods.
"PLUM LIVE STAGE" has closed,"PLUM LIVE SHOP" is still open.

Ise Udon Specialty Store Inamura [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 10, 2019
Opening date: Wednesday, March 4, 2018

A restaurant where you can enjoy Ise udon from the long-established Daikokuya in Misedani, Mie Prefecture.
Another popular dish was "curry udon," made with Ise udon, known for its extra-thick, soft noodles.

Tamashii Nations AKIBA Showroom [Store Name Change/Relocation]

Closing date: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Opening date: Saturday, December 28, 2011

The store name has now changed to "Tamashii Nations Tokyo" from Saturday, April 27, 2019.
It is open on B1F-2F of HULIC & New AKIHABARA.
Although it has moved, it is still within walking distance of Akihabara Station.

AKIBA Girls Station [Store name changed]

Store name change date: Saturday, March 23, 2019

The store has changed its name to "Animate Akihabara Annex" and is currently open for business.

Marutsu Akihabara 2nd store [integrated]

Closing date: Sunday, November 24, 2019
Integration date: March 25, 2019 (Monday)

As a result, "Maruts Akihabara 2nd Store" and "Maruts Akihabara Main Store" were merged.

McDonald's JR Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 31, 2019
Opening date: Monday, August 26, 2007

The store was located in the passageway connecting the Electric Town side of Akihabara Station and the Yodobashi side.
There were a lot of customers and the store was bustling, but it's closing...

Akihabara Bag Shop FIRST BY [Relocation]

Relocation date: Sunday, March 31, 2019
Opening date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

They sell backpacks, shoulder bags, and other items in collaboration with Hatsune Miku and Evangelion.
The store has now relocated to 5-1-10 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, where it is currently operating.

Sumapla Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 7, 2019
Opening date: Monday, August 24, 2015
Starts Money Plaza provides support for financial matters related to housing, from advice on choosing a loan for purchasing a home to reviewing your insurance coverage.
The abbreviation is "Sumapla."
The Akihabara store of Sumapla has closed.

Sankyo Special Wireless Co., Ltd. "Akihabara Store" [Closed]

Closing date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Opening date: unknown

A store that sold amateur radio equipment and intercom equipment for motorcycles.
The store has closed, butMail order sales will continue.

Sushizanmai Akihabara Showa-dori store [Closed]

Closing date: Saturday, July 13, 2019
Opening date: March 20, 2018 (Tuesday)

He is famous as a well-known president who also appears on TV programs.
The sushi chain operates 51 stores, mainly in the Kanto region, but its Akihabara store closed after about a year.
The reason for this is that it was on the third floor of a building, making it difficult to find, and the rival restaurant "Kizuna Sushi"
I think the fact that they have expanded into the Akihabara area is also a big factor.

DIFFERENCE Akihabara Store [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 21, 2019
Opening date: Thursday, January 1, 2017

DIFFERENCE is a custom-made suit brand.
The Akihabara area is a fierce battleground for suits, so the store was unable to compete with rival stores such as Aoyama Clothing, AOKI, and Tsukimura Custom Suits, and closed down.

Yonex Showroom Akihabara [Reopening]

Reopening: Saturday, September 27, 2019

The Yonex Showroom is a store specializing in fitting walking shoes, running shoes, and golf shoes.
There is also a space where you can try on shoes on various surfaces, as well as a golf test room.
When it comes to choosing shoes, a shoe fitter will help you choose the right shoes for you using a 3D foot shape measuring device and a sole pressure measuring device.

Acacia (Akashiya) [Closed]

Closing date: Saturday, July 27, 2019
Opening date: 1973

Acacia, a long-established coffee shop in Akihabara, has closed its doors after 45 years of history.
The interior of the store had a vintage feel, and the worn chairs and tables added a nice touch.
When you enter the store, you feel like you've stepped into a space that is different from the outside.
The relaxing atmosphere makes you want to stay there for hours.
It's a real shame that such a long-established coffee shop is closing.
I wish they would stay open in the Reiwa era.

Yakiniku Toraj Akihabara Branch [Reopening]

Temporary closure: Monday, May 13, 2019
Reopening: Tuesday, July 16, 2019

A popular yakiniku restaurant with its main store in Ebisu.
The restaurant boasts thick-cut dishes such as thick-sliced ​​tongue, and is currently expanding its stores, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
After the renovation, the Akihabara store has a Japanese-style interior, and all seats are private or semi-private rooms.
The store seems to be getting more and more crowded.

Summary of store closing information in Akihabara

Closures, relocations, mergers, name changes, and renovations:43 stores
*As of August 16, 2019 (including updated information).

This time, many stores were closing or reopening due to the renovation of Atre.
Also, with the end of the Heisei era, many long-established coffee shops and pachinko parlors closed.
As a result, new stores specializing in tapioca, which is currently booming, are opening.

I wonder what store will close next...

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Miso Ramen Specialty Restaurant Miso Tazen [Closed]

Closing date: November 2019
Opening date: Monday, August 19, 2018

First, they opened "Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Taizen", then "Shio Ramen Shio Taizen",
And there was a ramen shop that had been renovated and continued to operate as "Miso Ramen Specialty Shop Miso Taizen."
It began operating as "Miso Taizen" in March 2018, but closed after one year.
They served a hearty ramen with a sweet soup based on white miso and a generous pile of vegetables.

AKIHABARA FUN [Closed]

Closing date: Sunday, November 7, 2019
Opening date: June 2013

It operated as a karaoke and live music bar.
Apparently you could enjoy karaoke for free, and make requests to the staff for a fee.
Drinks and food were served and idol live events were also held regularly.

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