Since 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic has swept across the world. Like other places in the world, Tokyo and the people living here have also experienced many unprecedented Difficulties encountered. Many famous century-old stores, tourist attractions and department stores that once made this city shine have come to a close during this epidemic. However, many people still hold on to hope for the city's future. We are silently maintaining and rebuilding new landmarks in the era of the epidemic that we don’t know when it will end.

September is a new beginning in the world of fashion and lifestyle. Let us take stock of the new scenery that is about to disappear, be rebuilt, and be born in Tokyo. We look forward to seeing it in the near future. can return to normal life in the future.

Store Closure

Store closed on August 29, 2021

Ikebukuro Marui Department Store

The "Ikebukuro Marui Department Store" located near the west exit of Ikebukuro Station will close on August 29, ending its Forty-four years of history. In early August, the "Goodbye Grand Thank You Festival" was held, and guests who had been patronizing the restaurant for the past 44 years left handwritten letters of blessing. The Ikebukuro Marui Department Store, opened in 1977, has eight floors. It has been the oldest and most quality-guaranteed large-scale commercial facility in the area for decades. However, with the popularity of online shopping and the impact of the epidemic in the past decade, the former "Marui Department Store" "The beauty of the sign is no longer good, the passenger flow has dropped sharply, and the owner of the building is considering renovation, so he decided to close it.

Closed on September 5, 2021

Oedo Hot Spring Story

The Oedo Onsen Story Tokyo Odaiba store, which once became a topic in Japanese society in mid-2021, will end due to the land lease contract with Tokyo ending in December 2021. And after many negotiations, it could not be extended, so it was decided to close in early September. This Japanese-style hot spring theme park opened in 2003 and has been open for 18 years. Not only does it have a retro decoration that makes it easy to "dream back" to the Edo period, it also includes various types of hot spring baths, foot baths, restaurants, A large number of leisure and entertainment facilities rich in Japanese elements, such as games and Japanese temple fairs, are not only refreshing for foreign tourists, but also for local residents to relive their childhood memories and enjoy various services at once. Passenger traffic exceeds one million. After bathing in the hot springs, you can also go shopping in the nearby Odaiba shopping district while watching the sea, making your holiday more enriching. Although many Japanese netizens signed online to support the renewal of the contract, unfortunately it backfired. Under the emergency situation in Tokyo, it is not recommended to go to the scene to commemorate it. We can only let it stay in our memory with the pictures.

Closed on September 20, 2021

Gigo Ikebukuro GiGO

GENDA SEGA Entertainment, a subsidiary of GENDA, announced on August 7 that the large-scale game center "セガ Ikebukuro GiGO" it operates will close on September 20 this year, citing reasons for the lease contract maturity.

As early as 1993, the store opened in the bustling Ikebukuro under the name "Ikebukuro GiGO". In the late bubble era, it became an entertainment paradise for young people in the Ikebukuro area with popular game machines and claw machines. In 2013, it was renamed "Ikebukuro GiGO" "Ikebukuro GiGO", in the original game-centered business project, has added sales floors for cosplay, girly style, cute style, etc., reflecting the local trendy cultural characteristics in a more detailed manner. Recently, it has cooperated with coffee shops and grilled eel shops to provide more comprehensive services besides games. However, as the epidemic continues, the company's Akihabara No. 2 building was closed last year, and the Ikebukuro store will also close this year. Finally, it has to close. This place that contains many people’s youthful memories will truly become a memory.

The store will be closed on October 31, 2021

Tokyu Haikou Ikebukuro Store

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As a famous department store chain in Japan that specializes in selling household and DIY supplies, TOKYU HANDS Tokyu Handicraft Store is one of the favorites of countless foreign tourists traveling to Japan. There are countless exquisite and practical household items, including hardware and appliances, lighting, toys, stationery and travel supplies, which are dizzying. Beauty products commonly used by women can also be found here, which can always meet the different needs of all consumers at once. requirements. The Tokyu Haikou Ikebukuro store, which announced its closure this time due to the aging of the building, is the 6th store of TOKYU HANDS. It opened in 1984 and has the 8th floor. It has entered its 37th year of trust in Ikebukuro. , is the mainstay of life for many people. But this time it finally lost to the epidemic and became the first major Tokyu handmade store under the Tokyu Group to close. At the end of 2020, Kobe's Sannomiya store, Kokubunji store, and Kawasaki ダイス store also closed one after another.

Store closure and renovation

Tokyo Station Food Street Kowloon Station, Kurohiro Yokocho

Closed on August 31, 2021

Estimated reopening time: Spring 2022

As Tokyo Station, which has the third largest passenger flow in Japan, in addition to being one of the most convenient and troublesome transportation transfer stations, the various famous food streets underground in the station are also popular places for countless people to bring to their relatives and friends. Great places to buy souvenirs and enjoy a private meal, including popular beef tongue shop "Aji no Gyu no Kisuke" and ramen shop "どうとんぼり神za". However, recently, an "over-the-top" news surprised people who often pass by this place and caused a heated discussion on the Internet. JR East, which originally operated this food street, announced that the food street on the first floor, キッチンストリート, and the underground The Kurohiki Yokocho on the first floor will be closed from the end of August for renovation work due to facility needs. It is not expected to bloom again until next spring. However, according to the announcement on the official website on the 9th, among the 14 stores in "Kuroji Yokocho", 4 are currently closed throughout the day, and 3 are closed on weekends and holidays. Among the 17 stores of "Korten Store", one is closed all day and three are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. As the construction progresses, there may be adjustments. If you particularly like the store in this place, you must take advantage of the period when it is partially open to visit more, otherwise you will have to wait until next year.

Harajuku クエスト

Closing on October 10, 2021

Estimated reopening time: early 2025

As a representative of Tokyo’s most popular subculture, Harajuku is irreplaceable for both foreign tourists and locals. The diverse and strong style is full of appeal. Takeshita Street, which is decorated in a two-dimensional style and crowded with people, Omotesando, which leads to the fashionable mecca, the relaxing Meiji Jingu Shrine and Yoyogi Park, or the Cat Street, which is very interesting to explore, etc., each area has sharp edges and corners. Each has its audience. "Harajuku Kosito", which is a 3-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station and has been open for 33 years, is one of the famous fashion landmarks that caters to all the above audiences. It integrates catering, fashion, cosmetics, beauty salons, and multi-functional halls, including Kamama. Famous stores such as Kuramatsuharaan Keyaki, "Harajuku Quest Hall", "GU STYLE STUDIO", and "PUMA STORE" are all here. On August 6 this year, its operator NTT Urban Development announced that the building will close on October 10 this year and will be renovated as a new complex commercial facility with the goal of reopening in early 2025. Although there are many other general department stores around Harajuku, Harajuku Store, the "gateway to Harajuku," will not be reopened until four years later, which makes people feel a little lonely.

Tokyo おdaiba パレットタウン

Stores will be closed in different regions from December 31, 2021 to August 31, 2022

Estimated reopening time: Autumn 2025

In the 22 years since its opening in March 1999, As the largest large-scale comprehensive commercial facility with entertainment functions in the hinterland of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Odaiba has attracted countless tourists from home and abroad to visit and shop over the years. Its open and modern layout and sweeping views of the sea and sky are all It brings people a sense of comfort and relaxation that has never been seen in the bustling city, and has become the most modern new landmark in Tokyo. Whether it is the Teamlab borderless digital art museum with a sense of future and technology, the eye-catching giant rainbow Ferris wheel, or various theme parks, exhibition stands, large shopping malls, etc., they are all irresistible. However, in order to cooperate with Tokyo's latest "Rinkai Suburban Area Redevelopment Plan", Odaiba Parking Hall will be closed down from the end of this year and rebuilt into a large-scale multi-functional complex arena. It is expected that it will have to wait another four years to open in the autumn of 2025. If you still want to go on a pilgrimage to commemorate the pilgrimage, you can log on to the official website to check the specific closing times of each area.

Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku Store

Store closure in September 2022

Estimated reopening time : 2029

Shinjuku Odakyu Department Store will also close its store! As one of the major department store giants in Shinjuku, Shinjuku West Exit Odakyu Department Store is connected to many busy subway lines such as the JR Line, Oedo Line, and Marunouchi Line. Passengers in a hurry can stop to buy groceries and fill their stomachs without having to Great place for a wallet bleed. The Odakyu Department Store has been standing in Shinjuku since 1967. Its design integrated with the West Exit Plaza was designed by the modernist architect Junzo Sakakura. It has made great contributions to easing the flow of people for 54 years.

However, Odakyu Electric Railway and Tokyo Metro have already planned to build a new high-rise commercial building in the west exit area of ????Shinjuku Station. It is scheduled to have 48 floors above ground and 5 floors underground, with a height of about 260 meters. This is a symbol of the reorganization and large-scale development of Shinjuku as a huge station hub. The upper floors have office functions, while the middle and lower floors are responsible for commercial functions. In the middle floors between office functions and commercial functions, business creation functions that promote the flow of people and corporate exchanges will be introduced. Construction is planned to start in 2022 and be completed in 2029. The main branch of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku will close at the end of September 2022, and will continue to operate at the Green Giant at Shinjuku West Exit from October 2022 onwards. From the concept drawing, Odakyu's new building looks very futuristic, which is very exciting.

New chapter

The world’s second Harry Potter studio was born

ワーナーブラザーススタジオツアー Tokyo – メイキング·オブハリー·ポッター

Opening time: first half of 2023

Address: Tokyo Nerima Castle Park

People who have lived in Tokyo for a long time should be familiar with the old Toshima-en. It was closed on August 31 last year and was changed to Nerima Castle Park. , and is about to usher in a very exciting new opening! As a large-scale magical amusement park where you can experience the real set world of "Harry Potter" and embark on a magical journey in person, "Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo" is the second "Harry Potter" studio in the world after the original one in London, England. 》A journey to restore the studio. Whether it’s the movie scenes or the amusement park facilities, all ten years of Harry Potter’s behind-the-scenes world have been brought to Japan, from movie props to costumes, from figure purchases to broomstick riding experiences, and you can even have a cup of Butterbeer from the movie on site. Can instantly enter the "magic" state. For Harry Potter fans, especially those in East Japan, from now on, they can experience a richer and more realistic magical world without having to go to Universal Studios Osaka. It is simply a blessing.

The largest Disney flagship store in Japan

ディズニーストア

Opening Time: Winter 2021

Address: No. 17-5, Shinjuku-3-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; TⅢビル

Disney's animated stars are forming a group to grab money again! Although it is not difficult to buy Disney peripheral products in Tokyo, you can find official Disney stores in tourist attractions such as Skytree and Tokyo Station. It is also a good choice to go to Disneyland in person and buy them on the way. However, if you are not on the way, a A dedicated Disney shopping trip will still take a lot of time. Now, in order to meet the needs of fans, Disney will open Japan's largest flagship store in the famous Shinjuku-sanchome in Shinjuku, with more than 1,700 square meters on the first three floors, all of which are its celebrities that have made the world crazy. In addition to Disney animated characters that are loved by women and children, there are also IP products that are also loved by male fans such as Pixar animation and Star Wars. If you pay attention to the official website, you can have an idea of ??your shopping list. If the epidemic is eased by the end of this year, it will be a carnival that Disney fans will happily buy.