{"id":17041,"date":"2026-03-31T15:33:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaketreetokyo.com\/?p=17041"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:33:35","slug":"shake-tree-diner-closing-and-a-new-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaketreetokyo.com\/en\/shake-tree-diner-closing-and-a-new-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"Shake Tree Diner: Closing and a New Beginning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Thank you so much for your continued support of Shake Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we have an important announcement to share with you all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShake Tree Diner,\u201d which has been loved by so many of you, has been the subject of careful consideration regarding our future vision following the expiration of our lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, we have decided not to renew the lease and will be closing our doors on July 31, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We realize this announcement comes suddenly and may have taken many of you by surprise. We did seriously consider relocating. However, rather than waiting for the right opportunity to find a place where we could wholeheartedly say, \u201cThis is where we want to be,\u201d we have decided to draw a clear line under this chapter and move on to the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pause, and take the next step
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Thanks to the support and kindness of our employees, part-time staff, customers, vendors, and families\u2014so many people\u2014we have been able to continue taking on new challenges up to this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We sincerely apologize for failing to meet the expectations of everyone who has been looking forward to Shake Tree Diner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this turning point, we intend to pause for a moment and reflect on the path we have walked so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat kind of footprints have we left behind?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe that taking stock of this is an essential step in preparing for our next chapter and delivering even greater value to all of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, we are already embarking on a new challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This \u201cpausing point\u201d is a decision we have made to take our next step with even greater strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May \u201cShake Tree Diner\u201d always be a part of you\uff01<\/strong>
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I am truly grateful for the experiences I\u2019ve had here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to cherish every moment\u2014moments that can only be found here\u2014right until the very end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even after the restaurant closes, I hope that the memory of Shake Tree Diner will remain close to your hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give shape to that sentiment, we will begin selling original coasters in a limited-edition color commemorating Shake Tree Diner\u2019s closing starting April 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe hope Shake Tree Diner will always be with you.\u201d We hope these coasters will serve as a lasting connection between you and us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With heartfelt gratitude<\/strong>
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While we\u2019ll miss you all, we hope to stay connected with you in some way as Shake Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have only a short time left until the end of July, but we\u2019ll continue to serve up the best dishes and smiles right until the very end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you so much for everything. We look forward to seeing you until our final day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 31, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shake Tree Co., Ltd. CEO Yuta Kimura<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire Shake Tree team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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