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It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots

So long, Alta, and thanks for all the Shinjuku meetups.

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After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing

End of the line for Bodyline.

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Akihabara’s immigrant-founded kebab landmark is closing down for good after more than a decade

The sun is setting on Star Kebab’s chapter in Akiba food history.

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Sega’s old arcade right outside Akihabara Station is closing, taking takeout cafe stand with it

Another summer, another closure announcement for a landmark Tokyo arcade.

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Akihabara landmark Toranoana is permanently closing, chain downsizes to just one branch in Japan

Dojinshi specialty shop will live on in other capacities, but its 28-year-run in Akihabara is coming to an end.

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End of the line for Japan’s absolute favorite waitress uniform and one of its favorite pie places

After 40 years, the final Anna Miller’s cafe in Japan is closing down.

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One of Tokyo’s best museums is closing and won’t be open again for years

Museum focusing on the Edo era enters an era of being closed.

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Goodbye, Megaweb! Downtown Tokyo’s coolest car museum is closing for good【Photos】

An amazing collection of cars in a free museum is about to figuratively drive off into the sunset.

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140-year-old sukiyaki restaurant in Tokyo closing due to coronavirus pandemic

Asakusa’s Chinya has been serving visitors to the historical district for more than a century.

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Landmark Akihabara arcade Adores is the latest Tokyo game center to go out of business

Only a few days remain for the crane game specialist.

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Tokyo losing another iconic video game arcade as Ikebukuro landmark is closing for good

If you want to tip your hat to Silk Hat, now’s the time.

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