Kanda Shokudo, a long-established public diner that has been around since the Yachaba era, will close on March 24, ending its 59-year history.

Kanda Shokudo, a long-established public diner that has been in business since the days ofYachaba(Kanda fruit and vegetable market), will close its doors on Saturday, March 24, 2012.

Kanda Shokudo has been serving the stomachs of Akiba workers for 59 years, since the days when the Kanda fruit and vegetable market (a.k.a. Yaccha-ba) was located where Akihabara UDX is located.

The restaurant has been in business for 59 years. The restaurant is always packed with customers, who can enjoy a large and tasty set meal for 600 to 850 yen, which includes a bowl of rice, side dishes, and miso soup. It is a famous "Akiba's kitchen" that enjoys great support from a wide range of customers, from store clerks working in Akihabara to tourists.

Kanda Shokudo" will close its doors on Saturday, March 24, bringing an end to its 59-year history.

According to the "notice" posted on the storefront, "Thank you very much for your patronage over the past 59 years since we opened in 1958. We regret to inform you that due to various circumstances, we have decided to close our store. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your patronage over the years. We will be open until Saturday, March 24. Kanda Shokudo, owner".

Open until Saturday, March 24.