opening (of a store)

"Chukasoba Shimorenjaku" Opens. Known for its masterpiece "Kodoku no Chukasoba Eguchi" by Masayuki Kusumi, the author of "Kodoku no Gourmet," the ramen restaurant in Mitaka closed its doors on January 31, 2010, after 58 years of operation, following the passing of its second-generation owner and the expiration of its tenant contract.

Namamugi "Oban" Reopens! Last fall, "Oban," a popular standing bar serving delicious seafood in Namamugi, Tsurumi Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, suddenly closed down due to unforeseen circumstances. It's now located just across National Route 15 from its original location...

Kitasenju's "Kappo Kuzushi Tokuta Wara," which closed on October 13, 2023, will reopen on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, as a sit-down izakaya, dropping the "Kappo Kuzushi" part of its name and rebranding it as "Tokuta Wara." Open weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (while supplies last).

Established 40 years ago in Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku. Seiuntei", a popular machinuka restaurant loved by Tamori and many comedians, closed its doors on October 25, 2023 (Tuesday). Minami-Azabu "Seiun Tei" closed a little over two months later. A little more than two months later, Seiun Tei was revived and reopened in Hiroo 5-chome on Saturday, January 6,...

Tateishi's "Ranshu" reopens with new location. "Ranshu," a renowned bar in Tateishi famous for its gyoza dumplings, closed around May this year due to the owner's back pain. Then, due to the impact of redevelopment and the inability to find a new location, the restaurant announced its "temporary closure" in July. A new location has now been found and the restaurant is now open in Tateishi...

At the end of October this year, the Cantonese restaurant "Daisangen" closed its doors after 44 years of business. However, the chef who trained there for 27 years will open a Chinese restaurant called "Tokutake" in Kamezawa, Sumida Ward. The opening date has yet to be decided, but it is expected that the flavors of the famous restaurant will be carried on...

On Friday, December 15, 891 (hakui) Terrace, a restaurant where you can eat oden from Akatama, a long-established Kanazawa oden restaurant in Katamachi, opened in Shimade-cho, Hakui. This is the first place other than the main Akatama restaurant where you can eat Akatama's oden all the time. The owner of the restaurant was involved in the opening of the Kanazawa City...

Suibi, a popular bar in Saga Prefecture that was founded 35 years ago and was featured in Suntory's "BAR-NAVI," closed on Saturday, August 26th of this year. Since then, the bar has operated as a casual bar using a food truck, and has set up shop at events and markets. However, on the 1st of this month...

"Dokuichisho Gyoza" Opens! Harbin Gyoza, a famous bar in Horikiri Shobuen that was popular for its pan-fried gyoza and several varieties of boiled gyoza, closed in September after repeated closures and changes to its business hours due to the owner's health. The restaurant's former location is now occupied by another gyoza restaurant in Harbin, China, which has been serving gyoza in Kasai for 30 years.

Lanzhou, a renowned bar in Tateishi, is famous for its gyoza dumplings. The owner closed the restaurant in May due to back pain. The impact of redevelopment and the lack of a new restaurant location led to the restaurant's temporary closure in July. A sign announcing the closure read, "Please definitely reopen..."

Ushibo, which was temporarily closed on August 28 due to the redevelopment of the north exit of Tateishi Station, recently reopened. For the time being, it is open from 17:00 to 24:00 (L.O. 23:30) and is not open for lunch. A big makeover in style! Congratulations! ...

47 years in Jiyugaoka. The popular Machinuka "Manchin-ken" closed in 2019 due to the aging of the owner and eviction. The son who worked there reopened on October 23 after 4 years. Congratulations to the locals! For more information, click here↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ own...

Ajibo, the "senbero" (cheap Chinese) chain that's steadily expanding its network, opened a new location, "Shusenbo," in Kita-Senju on Saturday, December 2nd. This marks their 12th location in Tokyo, and they're really on a roll. For more details, click here ↓↓↓ PR...

Fujiya Honten, a large standing bar in the basement of Shibuya, closed in October 2018 for redevelopment, and long lines formed every day with people sad to say goodbye. This month, Shibuya Sakura Stage was completed on the site, becoming the new gateway to Shibuya...

The Nakano branch of Osaka's popular neo-popular tavern, "Shokudo Stand Sonoda," opened on Tuesday, November 21. The Shimokitazawa branch closed last month, and there are now two branches in Tokyo, one in Gotanda and the other in Nakano. For more information, click here↓↓↓↓ PRt...

Genghis Khan Anbe, a Genghis Khan specialty restaurant founded in 1955, reopened on Wednesday, October 20th. The restaurant, which serves not only lamb but also curry, gyoza, and sweets, is the birthplace of Tono's famous bucket Genghis Khan culture, and has reopened as Genghis Khan Anbe.

Founded in 1976 in what is now Ichieda, Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, Sukesan Udon has expanded to over 60 stores, primarily in Kyushu, and is now making its first foray into the Kansai area. The Imabuku Tsurumi store will hold its grand opening at 10:00 AM on November 20th. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Sukesan Udon is finally making its way into the Kansai region...

Torimasa" in Kumagaya, a favorite of local residents and others for over 40 years, regrettably closed its doors on October 20. A person who learned of the closure of the restaurant became an apprentice in June, and plans to open a new "Torimasa" in Tsukuba 3-chome, Kumagaya City on November 11. For more information, please co...