In the heart of Tokyo, among the various branches of Starbucks that dot the city, the highlight is, without a shadow of a doubt, the franchise located in Shibuya.
While there are multiple Starbucks locations in the lively Shibuya neighborhood, mentioning “the Starbucks of Shibuya” for any local inhabitant will immediately evoke the image of the establishment located in the building QFront.
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The Starbucks at QFront is a true landmark in Shibuya, maintaining its prominent position throughout the decades. For many, it has become the favorite meeting point, surpassing even the iconic statue of the faithful dog Hachiko.
Choosing to meet at Starbucks offers not only the advantage of avoiding the crush of posing tourists for photos by the statue, but also puts you on the side of the street with easier access to a variety of stores.
The Tsutaya branch at QFront was scheduled to close on October 31, following in the footsteps of Shibuya Starbucks.
Just like Starbucks, this Tsutaya store was a local landmark for many years. With demand for physical media rentals occurring rapidly due to the growing preference for streaming services, Tsutaya faced significant challenges.
Shibuya Tsutaya occupied several floors of the building, and the announcement of its closure and subsequent dismantling or renovation work means that the coffee shop will also have to close its doors. operations.
Not only is the cafe's food and beverage area completely closed, but so is the outside counter for food ordering.
The closure of these iconic establishments reflects not only changes in consumer preferences, but also a transformation in Shibuya's commercial landscape as the digital age reshapes the way we consume entertainment and content.
The company's official statement indicated that the store will reopen in the spring, but there are still no exact indications of the return.
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