Matsuya Kanda Minamiguchi Store Resumes 24-Hour Operation, While Kanda Nishiguchi Store Ends It — Contrasting Fortunes in the Kanda Area
On April 19, Matsuya’s store data confirmed contrasting changes in operating hours at two stores in the Kanda area of Chiyoda Ward.
Kanda Minamiguchi Store: 24-Hour Operation Returns
| Item | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuya Kanda Minamiguchi Store | 9 AM-10 PM | 24-hour operation |
Kanda Minamiguchi Store had ended its 24-hour operation on April 17, switching to “9 AM-10 PM,” but just two days later, 24-hour operation was restored. Reviving a discontinued 24-hour schedule within such a short span is an unusual move.
Kanda Nishiguchi Store: 24-Hour Operation Ends
| Item | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuya Kanda Nishiguchi Store | 24-hour operation | 9 AM-10 PM |
Meanwhile, Kanda Nishiguchi Store, also in Chiyoda Ward, ended its 24-hour operation and switched to “9 AM-10 PM.” This aligns it with the same “9 AM-10 PM” pattern recently adopted by other central Tokyo stores.
Current Status of Matsuya in Kanda
| Store | Operating Hours |
|---|---|
| Matsuya Kanda Minamiguchi Store | 24-hour operation (restored) |
| Matsuya Kanda Nishiguchi Store | 9 AM-10 PM (changed today) |
| Matsuya Kanda Ogawamachi Store | 9 AM-10 PM (changed April 17) |
Of the three stores in the Kanda area, Kanda Minamiguchi Store is now the only one maintaining 24-hour operation. The restoration of round-the-clock service at Minamiguchi Store may reflect a decision to keep at least one 24-hour store in the area.
Editor's Note
Kanda Minamiguchi Store brought back 24-hour operation in just two days. Is this rapid ending-then-reviving a sign of area strategy realignment, or simply a correction? Either way, Matsuya's late-night light remains on in Kanda.