Overview
Thanko Akihabara Main Store closed on April 12, 2026.
According to Thanko's official press release, the company closed the Akihabara Main Store, which had opened in 2009, and will focus on new product development, EC purchase experiences, communication through social media, and strengthened digital experiences such as video and livestream content.
Highlights
The Akihabara Main Store had served as a real-world touchpoint where visitors could try Thanko products in person. After the closure, the company plans to expand product experience opportunities through Thanko Corners at Edion stores around Japan and through online information channels.
To mark the closure, a final event was held from April 4 to April 12, 2026. Around 200 Thanko products, from historic hits to new releases, were sold at special prices, and an X campaign invited users to post memories with the hashtag #ありがとうサンコー秋葉原総本店.
Event Details
- Venue: Thanko Akihabara Main Store
- Address: Shin-Suehiro Building B, 3-14-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Final Business Day: April 12, 2026
- Final Event: April 4-12, 2026
- Contents: Closure of Thanko Akihabara Main Store, final sale, and memory-posting campaign
- Future Direction: New product development, digital experience strengthening through EC/SNS/video, and nationwide experience hubs
- Reservation: Not required
Recommended For
- People who used Thanko Akihabara Main Store
- Readers tracking the closure of Akihabara gadget shops
- Those who want to check how Thanko products will be sold or experienced in the future
