TOKYO - The Hands Shibuya store, a longtime landmark in one of Tokyo's busiest shopping districts, will close on November 15 after 48 years in business, marking the end of nearly half a century of retail history as the store holds a final clearance sale offering discounts of up to 80% on cosmetics and other products.
The store's familiar green sign has been replaced with a message reading "Thanks," expressing gratitude to customers who have supported the business over the decades. Posters carrying farewell messages have also been displayed throughout the premises as the closing date approaches.
A special clearance sale is underway, with cosmetics and other merchandise discounted by as much as 80%. The store has also set up a space where visitors can write personal messages on cards, allowing longtime customers to share memories and express their appreciation.
One customer in their 30s said they had taken paid leave from work to revisit the store before its closure. Recalling their university days, the customer described visiting Hands when they first began living alone, using money from their mother to buy as many household items as they could fit into a suitcase before taking everything home.
Expressions of gratitude have also spread to neighboring businesses, reflecting the store's longstanding presence in the Shibuya shopping district and its importance to generations of customers.
With just two days remaining before the November 15 closure, Shibuya is preparing to say goodbye to another familiar landmark that has been part of the area's commercial and cultural landscape for almost five decades.
Source: FNN
