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Novelty T-shirt shop Kamikaze Style Akihabara will close on January 11, 2027 (national holiday) because its building is being rebuilt. The affiliated Shimokitazawa store will remain open, and a new Akihabara location is under consideration.
Nisshin Camera, a camera shop in Akihabara, will close on Friday, October 23, 2026, according to an announcement on its official X account. Its mail-order service has already ended.
Izakaya Shokujidokoro Adachi, known in Akihabara for its huge set-meal portions, closed on August 31, 2026, ending nearly 50 years in business next to Kyushu Jangara's Akihabara main store and across from Marutsu's Akihabara main store.
"Sanko Rare Mono Shop Akihabara Sohonten," which had operated on Akihabara's Chuo-dori for over 20 years, closed on April 12, 2026. The store was known for its unique gadgets and novelty goods.
The Akihabara concept cafe "OVERTURE" closed on May 6, 2026. The closure was announced via the official X account.
The supermarket "Fukushimaya Akihabara" inside Akihabara UDX closed on July 26, 2026, ending about ten years in business since opening in December 2016. No successor store has been announced, and the closure has surprised many locals who relied on it as a rare grocery store.
Plastic model specialty shop "Morinosato Club" (5-6-15 Sotokanda), which sells aircraft, military, and ship model kits, closes its physical store on June 28, 2026, though its online shop will continue.
Star Kebab's original Akihabara Takeaway store, open since 1999, has closed; the same spot immediately reopened as Uz Kebab. The second location, Star Kebab Akiba Terrace, remains open.
Surugaya Gahei mAAch ecute, a Shizuoka seafood restaurant, is expected to close in mid-July 2026. The sister branch, Surugaya Gahei Akihabara Chabara, will continue operating in the same Akihabara area.
Memento Unicorn, a concept cafe located at the former Bengal curry shop site, has closed. AKIBA PC Hotline! reports that the cafe closed at the end of January 2026 according to its official X account, and interior work was seen at the space in mid-May.
Kyoshin Sangyo, a business involved in collecting cardboard and other recyclables around Akihabara, closed at the end of March 2026. AKIBA PC Hotline! reported the closure with on-site photos.
THE TOBACCO AKIHABARA, a public smoking space at SEEKBASE AKI-OKA MANUFACTURE, closed on April 4, 2026. It was located in SEEKBASE section 02 at 13-1 Kanda-Neribeicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
Monda Musen Denki, an electronics parts shop on the third floor of Tokyo Radio Depart, closed on May 20, 2026, marking another change among Akihabara's specialist electronics stores.
Fumoffu's Shop Showroom Akihabara temporarily closed on June 30, 2026 for relocation. AKIBA PC Hotline! reports that the new location is planned to remain in the Akihabara area, with reopening targeted around August.
Thanko Akihabara Main Store closed with April 12, 2026 as its final business day. After operating since 2009, the company is shifting resources toward new product development, digital experiences, and experience hubs across Japan.
Pet Shop Coo&RIKU Akihabara will close with June 7, 2026 as its final business day. After the closure, the company directs customers to nearby stores such as Akasaka, Frespo Sumiyoshi, and Ikebukuro West Exit.
Retro game and retro PC specialty shop BEEP Akihabara is scheduled to reopen at SEEKBASE Building 3 on June 6, 2026. After closing its basement shop in the Chuei Building, the store will restart above ground near the Kanda Fire Station.
Electronic parts specialty shop "Kadota Musen Denki," which operated on the 3rd floor of Tokyo Radio Depaato for over 50 years, closed on May 20, 2026. The shop stocked more than 3,200 types of parts including volume controls, toggle switches, and vacuum tube sockets, and was known as a distributor for Sunhayato products.
Retro game and retro PC specialty shop BEEP Akihabara will temporarily end operations at its current location on May 17, 2026. The shop is preparing to move to SEEKBASE AKI-OKA MANUFACTURE due to the demolition of the Chuei Building.