Big reshuffle in the epidemic era: 202 1 rebirth map of famous scenic spots in Tokyo

Since 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic has swept the world. Like other parts of the world, people living in Tokyo have experienced many unprecedented difficulties. Many century-old shops, tourist attractions and department stores that once made the city shine in this epidemic ended, but there are still many people who insist on having hope for the city's future and silently maintain and rebuild new landmarks in the era when the epidemic is coming to an end.

September is the new beginning of fashion and life trend. Let's take stock of the new scenery that Tokyo is about to disappear, be rebuilt and be born, and look forward to returning to normal life in the near future.

Closed goods

202 1 Store closed on August 29th.

Ikebukuro Marui Department Store

Ikebukuro Marui Department Store, located near the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, will close on August 29th, ending its 44-year history. At the beginning of August, a "Goodbye and Thank You Festival" was held, and all the guests who visited here for 44 years left a blessing letter. 1977 Ikebukuro Marui Department Store opened, with eight floors in total. For decades, it has been the oldest and most quality-assured large-scale commercial facility in the area. However, with the prevalence of online shopping and epidemic in recent decades, the former "Marui" signboard has lost its beauty and the passenger flow has dropped sharply. The owner of this building is considering rebuilding, so he decided to close it.

2021closed on September 5.

Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari

In 20021year, the story of Oto hot spring, once a topic in Japanese society, was decided to close down in early September because the land lease contract with Tokyo expired in February 2002112. This Japanese-style hot spring theme park, which opened in 2003, has been in operation for 18 years. It is not only retro-decorated, but also easy to "dream back" to the Edo era, including various types of hot springs, foot baths, restaurants, games, Japanese temple fairs and many other entertainment facilities with Japanese elements. It is not only really fresh for foreign tourists, but also an opportunity for local residents to relive their childhood memories. After taking a shower, you can also watch sea shopping in the nearby Taichang business district, and the holidays are more abundant. Although many Japanese netizens jointly supported the renewal of the contract online, it was a pity that it backfired. In case of emergency in Tokyo, it is not recommended to go to the scene as a souvenir, and you can only stay in your memory by pictures.

202 1 Store closed on September 20th.

Jigau, pond bag.

GENDA Sega Entertainment, a subsidiary of Genda, announced on August 7 that its large-scale game center "Ikebukuro GiGO" will be closed on September 20 this year on the grounds that the lease contract expires. As early as 1993, the shop opened in the bustling Ikebukuro under the name of Ikebukuro. In the late bubble era, the popular game machines and doll machines became an entertainment paradise for young people in Ikebukuro. 20 13 was renamed as "GiGO Ikebukuro", and the original business project centered on games was added. Recently, we have cooperated with coffee shops and eel roasting shops to provide more comprehensive services besides games. However, as the epidemic continued, the company's Akihabara Hall 2 was closed last year, and Ikebukuro finally had to close this year. This place, which contains many people in memories of youth, will truly become a memory.

202 1 year 1 month 3 1 day.

Dong Ji yi chi Dai branch

TOKYU HANDS Tokyu Hand Store, as a well-known chain department store specializing in home and DIY products in Japan, is one of the favorites of countless foreign tourists who come to Japan. Numerous exquisite and practical household items, including hardware and electrical appliances, lighting, toys, stationery and travel goods, are dizzying. Beauty products commonly used by women can also be found here, which can always meet the requirements of all consumers with different needs at one time. The Dongji Ikebukuro Store, which was closed this time on the grounds of aging buildings, is the sixth store of TOKYU HANDS. 1984 opened, 8 floors. It has credibly entered its 37th year in Ikebukuro, and it is the pillar of many people's lives. However, this time, it finally lost to the epidemic and became the first major Dongji handmade shop closed by Dongji Group. At the end of 2020, Mimiya Store, Kokubuji Store and Kawasaki Store in Kobe also closed one after another.

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Tokyo Station Food Street キッチンストリートト, Hei Hengding

2021August 3 1 closing.

Estimated reopening time: spring of 2022

Tokyo Station, as the third largest passenger station in Japan, is not only one of the most convenient and troublesome transfer stations, but also a good place for countless people to bring gifts to relatives and friends and have a private meal, including Niu Tongue Store "Weiの のたん Zhu Xi" and Lamian Noodles Store "どぅ". Recently, however, one of them "collided excessively". JR east Japan, which originally operated this food street, announced that the food street on the first floor was "キッチンス". It is not expected to reopen until next spring. However, according to the announcement of official website on the 9th, four of the four "Ye Hengding"/KLOC-0 stores are closed all day and three are closed on weekends and holidays. Of the 17 stores in "キチンストリート", 1 store is closed all day and three stores are closed on Saturday and Sunday. As the fortifications progress, there may be some adjustments. If you have a soft spot for this place, you must visit more during some business hours, or you will have to wait until next year.

Please go to Harajuku.

Closed on 202 1 year1October 10.

Estimated reopening time: early 2025

Harajuku, as the representative of the most popular subculture in Tokyo, is attractive to both foreign tourists and locals with its irreplaceable diversity and strong style. Dressed in the second generation style, the crowd is full, leading to the holy places of fashion trends, Omotesando Hills Mountain, Meiji Jingu and Yoyogi Park, or Cat Street, which is very interesting to explore. Every region has edges and corners and has its own audience. "Harajuku クェスト" has been in business for 33 years, 3 minutes' walk from JR Harajuku Station, and it is one of the famous fashion landmarks that attract all the above audiences. It integrates catering, fashion, cosmetics, beauty salons and multi-functional halls, including Kamakura Songyuan Temple, Harajuku Exploration Hall and Harajuku Hall. On August 6th this year, its operator NTT Urban Development announced that the building will be closed on June 65438+ 10/0, and will be rebuilt as a new composite commercial facility, with the goal of reopening in early 2025. Although there are many other comprehensive department stores around Harajuku, Harajuku, as a "Harajuku entrance", reopened four years later, which makes people feel a little lonely.

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202165438+February 3 1-August 31,2022, stores in different regions were closed.

Expected reopening time: autumn 2025

1999 Tokyo Taichang, the largest large-scale comprehensive commercial facility with entertainment function in the hinterland of Tokyo Bay, has attracted countless tourists from home and abroad for many years since it opened in March, with a modern pattern and a sea and sky. Whether it's the futuristic and technological Teamlab Boundless Digital Art Museum, or the high-profile giant rainbow Ferris wheel, or various theme parks, exhibition stands, large shopping centers, etc. It makes people reluctant to go. However, in order to cooperate with Tokyo's latest plan of "redeveloping the coastal sub-metropolitan area", "Taichang" will be completely closed from the end of this year to rebuild a large-scale multi-compound arena. It is expected to wait another four years and open in the autumn of 2025. If you still want to go on a pilgrimage as a souvenir, you can log in to official website to inquire about the specific closing time of each area.

Xiaotianji store shinjuku branch

Closed in September 2022

Estimated reopening time: 2029

Shinjuku Oda Express Department Store is also closing! As one of the major department store giants in Shinjuku, the Oda Express department store in the west exit of Shinjuku is connected with many busy subway lines such as JR line, Oto line and Marunouchi line, and it is a good place for passers-by who stop groceries and fill their stomachs in a hurry without bleeding. Since 1967, the Omoda Express Department Store has stood in Shinjuku, and its integration with Xikou Square was designed by the modernist architect KINOMOTO SAKURA Junsan, which has made great contributions to the flow of people for 54 years. However, Ota Express Rail and Tokyo Metro have already planned to build a new high-rise commercial building in the west exit area of Shinjuku Station, with 48 floors above ground and 5 floors underground, with a height of about 260 meters, which symbolizes the reorganization and large-scale development of Shinjuku as a huge station hub. The upper level has office functions, and the middle and lower levels are responsible for business functions. In the middle layer between office function and business function, business creation function will be introduced to promote personnel flow and business exchange. It is planned to start construction in 2022 and be completed in 2029. Oda Express Department Store Shinjuku Store will be closed at the end of September 2022, and Haoke at the west exit of Shinjuku will continue to operate after 2022 10. From the concept map, it is very exciting to see the futuristic Odd Jixin Building.

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The second Harry Potter studio in the world was born.

ワーナーブラザースタジォツァー Tokyo –メー

Opening time: the first half of 2023

Address: Ma Lian City Heritage Park, Tokyo.

People who have lived in Tokyo for a long time should be familiar with Akio Toyoda Park, which was changed into Ma Lian Ruins Park after it was closed on August 3 1 last year, and it is about to usher in a very exciting new opening! As a large-scale magic playground where you can experience the real world of Harry Potter studios and start your own magic journey, "Harry Potter Studio Tour to Tokyo" is the second Harry Potter studio restoration tour in the world after London, England. No matter the movie scenes or garden facilities, the behind-the-scenes world of Harry Potter in ten years will be moved to Japan, from movie props to costumes, from hand-bought to broom riding experience, and even a glass of buttered beer can be brought to the scene, which can instantly enter the "magic" state. Especially for fans in East Japan, from now on, they can experience a richer and more real magical world without going to Universal Studios Osaka, which is simply too happy.

The largest Disney flagship store in Japan

ディズニーストア

Opening time: 202 1 winter.

Address: T & No.5, Sandingmu 17, Shinjuku District, Tokyo; tⅲビル

Disney's anime stars are going to rob money again! Although it is not difficult to buy products around Disney in Tokyo, official Disney shops can be found in the Sky Tower, Tokyo Station and other tourist attractions, and it is also a good choice to visit Disneyland in person, but it will take a long time if you don't drop in for a special Disney shopping trip. Now, in order to meet the needs of fans, Disney will open the largest flagship store in Japan in the famous Shinjuku Sanmingmu, with a height of three floors 1700 square meters, which is full of stars that make the world crazy. In addition to the favorite Disney animated characters of women and children, there are also IP products that male fans like very much, such as Pixar animation and Star Wars. If you pay attention to official website, you can have a 1 expectation for your shopping list. If the epidemic situation is alleviated by the end of this year, it will be a carnival that Disney fans are willing to buy.