Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO to Reopen August 24 Following Fatal Stabbing, with Entry Restrictions Planned

Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will reopen on August 24 after a fatal stabbing forced it to close temporarily. The official Pokémon store is located inside the Sunshine City commercial complex. On March 26, a female employee was fatally stabbed at the store, which has remained closed since the following day. The reopening was announced on July 27 through the official Pokémon Center website.

Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO to Strengthen Safety Measures

In a notice titled “Notice of Reopening of Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO and Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe,” the official website stated that Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO and Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe, both of which had been temporarily closed, will resume operations on August 24, 2026.

The notice also explained that part of Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO is being renovated ahead of the reopening. The store will strengthen measures to ensure staff safety while creating an environment where customers can visit with peace of mind.

Entry restrictions will remain in place for a period following the reopening.

The fatal stabbing occurred inside the store on March 26. A female employee in her 20s was stabbed by a man with what appeared to be a bladed weapon. The man also stabbed himself near the neck.

Both were transported to a hospital unconscious and were later confirmed dead. Following the incident, the store temporarily closed on March 27.

Source : ORICON NEWS