[April 2019] Summary of Akihabara store closures [Closings/Relocations]

Halloween is over and it's November, and winter is starting to arrive.
There are only two months left this year, including this month.
By the way, how many stores closed last month?
Here's a summary of store closures for October.

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Akihabara store closures in August 2019 (in chronological order)

Closures and relocations: 4 stores

Cosplay Cafe Neverland

Opening date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Closing date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

It operates as a cafe and bar where staff serve in maid outfits and Chinese clothing.
It closed down less than a year later.

Vape Treasure Akihabara Store

Opening date: Monday, August 10, 2015
Closing date: Sunday, November 20, 2019

A store specializing in electronic cigarettes.
The store first opened in the Fukuyama Building near Yanagimori Shrine.
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, the store moved to Sotokanda 1-chome (along Akihabara Chuo-dori), near COMIC ZIN Akihabara store.
Then last month, it closed its doors after about four years of operation.

Akihabara-style Japanese-style BAR Hanagawa

Opening date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Closing date: Sunday, November 27, 2019

A Japanese-style bar where you can drink a variety of sake, shochu, and other drinks.
It had been a popular spot for about 10 years where you could take instant photos with the female staff and enjoy geek talk, but it has now decided to close.

Owl Forest Akihabara Store

Opening date: June 2015
Closing date (relocation): Thursday, October 31, 2019

A shop where you can interact with owls.
This restaurant is especially popular with foreigners from overseas and has been featured on television many times.
This time, the store was closed due to its age and the need to relocate to a new location.
disappointing!!
The two stores in Asakusa will continue to operate as usual.

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