Marunouchi TOEI Theater Closes After 65 Years

TOKYO, Jul 28 (News On Japan) - The long-running Marunouchi TOEI movie theater in Tokyo’s Ginza district, a beloved venue directly operated by major film studio Toei since its opening in 1960, closed its doors on Sunday.

The venue, located within the Toei Kaikan building—which also housed Toei’s headquarters—ceased operations due to the aging structure and outdated facilities. Plans have been made to demolish and redevelop the entire building. Toei’s corporate offices have already been relocated to a new commercial complex in Kyobashi.

A final message was delivered at the closing ceremony: "Thank you so much for everything up to today," followed by warm applause from the audience. One staff member added, "Though this theater's run ends here, we hope you’ll continue enjoying Toei’s films at other cinemas."

Source: Kyodo

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