[Breaking News] Akihabara's new spot! An advance report on Ecute Akihabara, opening on April 7th!

April 7, 2025, in AkihabaraThe long-awaited Ecute AkihabaraGrand opening!
This time,We covered the preview before the opening and got a sneak peek inside the buildingI have done it.

"What kind of stores will be there?" "Are there a lot of restaurants?" and other points of interestDetailed report with photosTo do!With the birth of a new spot in Akihabara, the atmosphere of the city is sure to become even more lively.

If you read this article, you'll be even more excited for the grand opening! We'll be introducing you to detailed information about the tenants and gourmet food you're interested in, so be sure to check it out!

What is Ecute?

"ecute"It is,
Station
In the center,
Universal
Gathering (together)
Enjoy,
It means being "reborn" into a comfortable space.
It also represents a station that is packed with fun things to do.

On March 5, 2005, the first store, "Ecute Omiya," was opened inside JR Omiya Station.
We will celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025.

Beyond Stations concept

Promoted by the JR East Group
The idea is to transform the nature of stations by starting with the "enrichment" of people's lives, and to transform stations beyond their role as "transportation hubs" into "connected" "life platforms."

Ueno Station,Akihabara Station,Hachioji StationThe station will be developed as a model station that symbolically embodies these aims, and will be rolled out sequentially in the JR East area.

The concept of Ecute Akihabara

"My Gradation AKIHABARA"
Akihabara is a place where people come and go looking to upgrade their daily lives and hobbies. Like a gradation, Akihabara is a city where people come and go for various purposes, morning and night, weekdays and holidays, and we will develop an in-station shopping mall that meets multifaceted needs in one place. At Ecute Akihabara, various functions overlap like layers to satisfy the ever-changing moods of our customers.

New store list

1: RANMEISYA SWEETS FACTORY
2: ARROW TREE
3: New pestle KIKUJIRO
4: MIYUKA
5: Fruit Peaks
6: Tonkatsu Maisen
7: THE STAND by KOBEYA
8: Nihonbashi Tendon Tenmusu Kaneko Hannosuke
9: Salad Deli MARGO
10: Sakana Bacca
11: Big Oven Chicken Asahi
12: Honnori-ya × Marukome
13: Amy Sandwich
14: Hanamaru Kitchen
15:Rajia Tokyo Pork Bun
16: Thai Cuisine Institute
17: Sekiya Spaghetti EXPRESS
18: Sobaichi
19: TOKYO Tonkotsu BASE MADE by Ippudo
20: Beck's Coffee Shop
21:
22:NewDays
23:TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA
24: AKIBA LINK (event space)

Inside Ecute Akihabara, which was revealed to the public

The space hidden behind a partition at the construction site has finally been revealed!

Restaurant view!

おススメポイント

TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA

A shop that offers products that make the most of the strengths of TOPPAN Corporation, headquartered in Akihabara!

A variety of character products will be released one after another.
The anime will be broadcast on Nippon Television Network from April."Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX"The products will be on sale.

This display, when turned on...

On an advertising billboard!
This is hard to convey in a photo, so you'll have to see it for yourself!

Currently, there is a space where you can take photos with a character called WishShot.
The person inside took a photo with Nyaan and GQuuuuuuX!

The photos you take will be printed on a card and you can receive it on the spot, or you can download and save it on your smartphone!

Recommended spot by staff

Centralized cashless cash register & robot cast Ugo

The entire Ecute Akihabara store is cashless, and at the food shop you can pay at a centralized self-checkout register where you can buy products from six stores at once.

umbrella basket

Reuse plastic umbrellas as baskets!

The mottled pattern that resulted from being left out in the rain without drying shows that it has been reused!

The buttons are also different colors: yellow, pink, blue...
First, try using it!

Robot Cast Ugo

Equipped with multi-lingual capabilities! This AI-equipped robot responds when you talk to it, just like Pepper.

You can take photos together and they will also make a heart for you.

Attention, people inside!

"Rajia Tokyo Pork Bun"

Roka Tokyo Pork Bun is a pork bun specialty store run by Mr. Roka Naoya, whose grandfather was the founder of a very famous pork bun shop in Osaka!
Tokyo Tonman opened its first store in Ebisu in 2021 and has since expanded to other locations across Tokyo, becoming known as a popular restaurant with long lines every day.

"Tokyo Pork Bun" is finally coming to Akihabara Station!
Just as it was a hot topic at the Shinjuku store, these delicious pork buns are sure to attract attention in Akihabara as well.

I had a special opportunity to try it at the preview, and the taste when I tried it for the first time was truly exquisite 🤤

Space invaders

That retro game is now available inside the station!

SPACE INVADERS™ & © TAITO

You can enjoy it on the big screen for 200 yen per play (cashless payment only).

This is my first time playing this game, and it's surprisingly difficult...

But there's more to this game than just playing!
Amazingly, you can donate the amount you want on the amount selection screen.

The donations will be handed over to Chiyoda Ward and used for activities in Akihabara and other areas.
Kill two birds with one stone by enjoying games and doing charity work at the same time!

Ecute Akihabara opens on April 7th

How was that?
As the renovation work at Akihabara Station progresses, a new and fascinating space has opened up within the station. Behind the previously drab screen, you can sense an exciting atmosphere.

It's very convenient to be able to enjoy a meal without leaving the station. This time, I had the traditional Neapolitan pasta at the food court. It was very filling and the taste was satisfying! I was happy to have such a nostalgic taste.

Additionally, many new stores have opened within the station. They offer a wide variety of prepared foods, cakes, souvenirs, and more, so be sure to check them out. Why not enjoy shopping and dining in a new space?

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