Hands Shibuya store in Tokyo closes after 48 years

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Hands Shibuya store in Tokyo closed its doors on Sunday after 48 years in business. The store originally opened in 1978 as an outlet of Tokyu Hands. It offered a wide range of…

Hands Shibuya store in Tokyo closed its doors on Sunday after 48 years in business.

The store originally opened in 1978 as an outlet of Tokyu Hands. It offered a wide range of general merchandise as well as woodworking services at a DIY section. The closure is due to the expiration of its building lease.

People flocked to the store on the final day to bid farewell to the place filled with memories. They took photos and enjoyed shopping for the last time.

A visitor in his 50s said he studied architecture at university, so he used to come to buy wood and other items. He added that the store was like a treasure box that was full of interesting things.

A man in his 30s said he has been visiting the store since he was a child because it was near his home. He said he will miss its unique layout with a different theme for each floor.

Messages from customers were on display, such as, "I used to come here when there were items I wanted" and "It was a Shibuya landmark."

Hulic, the firm that owns the building and land, is considering redevelopment and says there are all kinds of possibilities.

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