[August 2020] Akihabara store closings

This year, I will continue to compile a list of stores that have closed in Akihabara.
2020 was a year of chaos due to the coronavirus.
I wonder what will happen in 2021.

So, how many stores were closed in December 2020?
I've compiled information on store closures.

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

Akihabara store closures in August 2020 (in chronological order)

Closures and relocations:8 store

Jonathan's Tsumakoizaka Branch

Closing date: July 11, 2020

The family restaurant Jonathan Tsumakoizaka branch near Suehirocho Station has closed.
A cafe from the same chain, Musashino Mori Coffee, is scheduled to open in January 2021.

Jonathan Tsumakoizaka store will be closing today pic.twitter.com/aVIkqsbGBq

— Akihabara Base Camp (@akihabara_bc) December 11, 2020

Repmart Tokyo Akihabara Store (Relocation)

Closing date: July 20, 2020
Relocation and opening date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

A military shop that sells airsoft-related equipment.
The store is scheduled to relocate and open on the third floor of the neighboring Sakai Suehiro Building.

Repmart Akihabara 2nd store (integrated relocation)

Closing date: July 20, 2020
Relocation and opening date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Another Repmart store.
It will be merged with the Tokyo Akihabara store and is scheduled to relocate and open on the 3rd floor of the Sakai Suehiro Building.

Tenkaichi Hirakawacho store

Closing date: Late June 2020

Located on Showa Street, this is a local Chinese restaurant where you can eat your fill at reasonable prices, with dishes such as ramen and fried rice sets.
It was convenient because it was open until midnight, but it had closed down without me noticing.

PRONTO Akihabara store

Closing date: Friday, June 25, 2020

This chain restaurant is based on the concept of an Italian bar and offers a wide variety of menu items, including coffee, pasta, and alcohol in the evening.
This time, the store near Asakusabashi Station at the Showa-dori exit of Akihabara Station has closed.
But I didn't expect them to be closed on Christmas!
Pronto Akihabara Station North Exit store on the first floor of Daito Building and Pronto Ilbar UDX Akihabara Ichiban store inside UDX are still open.

Akihabara LUMIX & Let's note repair workshop

Opening date: Monday, April 1, 2010
Closing date: Wednesday, May 30, 2020

A Panasonic repair service center located near Doutor Sotokanda 1-chome store.
They accepted same-day repairs for LUMIX and Let's note.
It has been in business for about 10 years.

Phantom AKIBA Radio Store

Opening date: Sunday, April 20, 2014
Closing date: Thursday, June 31, 2020

A military shop on the 9th floor of Radio Kaikan.
In addition to military items, the store also stocked outdoor gear and merchandise from Capcom titles such as Monster Hunter and Resident Evil.

A sale is being held at Phantom, located inside Radio Kaikan, which will be closing on December 31st. pic.twitter.com/rAykIrfW5i

— Akihabara Base Camp (@akihabara_bc) December 16, 2020

Sanwa Print

Closing date: Thursday, June 31, 2020

A long-established stamp shop that used to operate in Akihabara's electronics district.
There are also plenty of services for otaku, such as wooden nameplates of characters from a certain game.
It came to an end at the end of 2020, ending a history of over 50 years.

Jonathan's to close! Musashino Mori Coffee to open in January 2021

Jonathan's, a beloved spot that was quietly quiet, has closed down.
However, it seems that the store will change its business model and become a cafe-style store, so it should be fine as a rest spot.
I was also surprised to find that Tenkaichi on Showa-dori had closed down without me noticing.
Due to the effects of COVID-12, customers have declined, and many stores have likely closed at the end of December.