Japan's oldest Chinese restaurant closing down

Established in 1884 during the Meiji era (1868-1912), the beloved eatery in Yokohama Chinatown is said to be the oldest existing Chinese restaurant in Japan. The restaurant had closed in May to relocate elsewhere, but now that its operator has gone bankrupt, another company operating other restaurants will take over its operation. This company will secure a new location for the flagship store and prepare for its reopening. In March 2017, a previous operator of the Heichinrou main restaurant underwent special liquidation proceedings due to declining sales, and a separate company with the same name Heichinrou took over its operation. However, the prolonged coronavirus pandemic dealt an additional blow to one of the symbols of Chinatown.

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