The Ikebukuro Mega Tokyo Pokemon Center and its accompanying Pikachu Sweets Cafe are set to reopen on Monday, August 24, 2026, following a four-month closure after a fatal employee stabbing. The store, which is the largest of the four Pokemon Center locations in Tokyo, has remained shut since March 26, when employee Moe Harukawa was fatally stabbed at the location.
Quick Facts
- Reopening Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Location: Ikebukuro Mega Tokyo Pokemon Center (Sunshine City mall, Tokyo)
- Accompanying Venue: Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe
- Incident Date: March 26, 2026
Safety Updates and Entry Procedures
In a blog post released by The Pokémon Company, management announced the upcoming reopening while confirming that partial renovations are currently underway. These updates are designed to enhance safety measures for staff and establish a secure environment for visiting customers. Entry restrictions will be enforced for a period following the reopening, with specific entry procedures to be announced at a later date.
The March attack involved a 26-year-old man who stabbed the victim multiple times before taking his own life in a targeted case of stalking and domestic violence. The victim had previously reported the individual to local police in December 2025, resulting in a restraining order issued the following month.
What is Open Around Mega Tokyo
The Mega Tokyo Pokemon Center sits in the Sunshine City mall alongside other franchise attractions, including a Pikachu Sweets Cafe, a Pokemon Go lab, and a Pokemon Card Game Center. While the retail store and cafe have been dark since late March, the upcoming August reopening marks a return to operations for the retail hub alongside updated protocols for workers and shoppers alike.