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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.
FUMOSHOWROOM AKIHABARA, located on the 8th floor of AKIHABARA KADAN along Chuo-dori, is expected to temporarily close at the end of June 2026. The showroom has operated as a hands-on space for overseas gaming devices.
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.
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.