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In Tokyo, iconic ‘cute’ kawaii cafe closes its doors as business hit by Covid-19 pandemic

SCMP, 01 Feb 2021
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Kawaii Monster Cafe, an iconic cafe and show venue that symbolises Japan’s cute “kawaii” pop culture, opened its doors for the last time on January 31, 2021. Once a hotspot for tourists and celebrities, the cafe’s operator decided to close the restaurant as business dried up amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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