Right next to the Sega Arcade in Ikebukuro is Silk Hat Ikebukuro, an arcade formerly known as GAME Saint-Tropez Ikebukuro) has announced that they are closing on January 11, 2021.
The announcement was made on the Silk Hat Ikeburo Twitter and saying there is a short time left for people to enjoy the arcade in its final weeks.
いつも当店をご利用頂きまして、ありがとうございます。
誠に勝手ながら、シルクハット池袋は2021年1月11日(月)の営業をもって閉店させていただく事となりました｡
長きに亘るご愛顧、スタッフ一同、心より感謝申し上げます。
残り僅かな期間となりますが、皆様のご来店をお待ち申し上げております。 pic.twitter.com/aPD6cjXsIU— シルクハット池袋 (@SILKHAT_ike) December 1, 2020
While the arcade doesn’t mention why or if the novel coronavirus was responsible, many people who played games at the arcade are posting their memories of visiting the arcade.
There is no doubt worries that if Japan calls another state of emergency due to the escalation of the novel coronavirus, how business owners can continue to function.
It’s a tough situation that is affecting businesses worldwide, but at the same time, with the novel coronavirus getting bad again, let’s hope that with this latest wave, many businesses can weather the storm.
