Japanese restaurant chains announce closures in Singapore and US

The Japanese yakiniku chain Gyu-Kaku has announced the permanent closure of its final Singapore outlet at CHIJMES, effective November 15, 2026. This marks the end of the brand's operations in the country after more than two decades. The closure follows several other outlet shutdowns across Singapore in 2025 and 2026, including locations at Waterway Point, Kinex, The Star Vista, and VivoCity.

In Indianapolis, Sakura Japanese Restaurant will close its doors on November 13 after nearly four decades of operation. The restaurant, which opened in 1987, cited an inability to reach a lease renewal agreement and safety concerns regarding the aging building as reasons for the sudden closure.