Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to reopen on August 24 after months-long closure

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• Dexerto — Pokémonfirst reporttrust 50·agreement 100%·primary
  Pokemon Company issues update after fatal stabbing closed flagship Pokemon Center - Dexerto
  published 35d agoseen 26h ago

• caveatconfirmed

  The August 24 reopening date could change depending on circumstances

  “The company noted that the August 24 reopening date could still change depending on circumstances.”source

• closure_causereported

  Store closed since March 26 after a man fatally stabbed a female employee before turning the knife on himself

  “The Ikebukuro store has remained shut since March 26, when a man fatally stabbed a female employee before turning it on himself.”source

• entry_restrictionsconfirmed

  Entry restrictions will be in place for a period after reopening, with details announced later

  “The company also confirmed that entry restrictions will be in place for a period after reopening, with details on how customers will be able to enter the store to be announced at a later date.”source

• events_scopeconfirmed

  Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo will not host campaigns or events held at other Pokemon Center stores during August

  “It also confirmed that Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo will not host any campaigns or events taking place at other Pokemon Center stores during August, even if they are being held elsewhere in Japan.”source

• reopening_dateconfirmed

  Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe reopen August 24, 2026

  ““We are pleased to announce that Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe, which have been temporarily closed, will reopen on Monday, August 24, 2026,” reads the translated announcement.”source

• safety_measuresconfirmed

  Partial renovations and strengthened employee safety measures carried out ahead of reopening

  ““Ahead of the reopening, we have carried out partial renovations to Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo and strengthened our measures to ensure the safety of our employees.”source