Popular Japanese restaurants announce upcoming closures

Two popular dining establishments in Japan have announced their upcoming closures.

In Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, the night parfait specialty shop ‘21-ji ni Ice Shonan Fujisawa’ will close on October 11, 2026. Since opening in January 2024, the shop has specialized in rich parfaits served late at night. To express gratitude to its customers, the shop is holding a sale offering 100 yen off all items from October 1 through its final day of operation.

In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, the long-standing ramen restaurant ‘Jidori Keikotsu Awaya Koshido’ has announced it will close on October 31, 2026. The establishment has been a local fixture for 17 years, known for its signature chicken and seafood broth. The shop's official social media account shared a message of farewell with customers.