A 'Little Future' Crosses Paths! Sustainable Next-Gen Retail Facility 'Ecute Akihabara' Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary!
Ecute Akihabara will celebrate its 1st anniversary in April 2026. The AI concierge 'Ecute Squirrel' becomes the official mascot, launching original goods and tech-driven limited sweets.
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The in-station commercial facility 'Ecute Akihabara', operated by JR East Cross Station Development Company (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Company President: Yoshiaki Shirata), will celebrate its 1st anniversary in April 2026.
In April 2025, matching the opening of Ecute Akihabara, the 'Ecute Squirrel' was born as an apprentice AI concierge. After one year in the concierge role, it has now been decided that it will concurrently serve as the official character for Ecute Akihabara. To commemorate this appointment, we will release original merchandise. Furthermore, we are implementing various projects to celebrate the 1st anniversary, such as selling special products developed as 'Sweets desired by Akihabara Station users'. These were created based on conversational voice data between the robot cast 'ugo Pro' and customers using JR Akihabara Station. This spring, please experience a special time at Ecute Akihabara.
- Ecute Akihabara HP: https://www.ecute.jp/akihabara
- Ecute Akihabara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecute_akihabara/
## 'Ecute Squirrel' 1st Anniversary as Concierge & Appointment as Official Character!
Born as an apprentice AI concierge in April 2025 alongside the opening of Ecute Akihabara, the 'Ecute Squirrel' has now been officially appointed as the mascot character of Ecute Akihabara, concurrently with its concierge duties, marking one year since its debut! In conjunction with this decision, 'Ecute Squirrel' photo spots and original merchandise will also appear.
Apprentice AI Concierge / Official Character 'Ecute Squirrel'
In April 2025, matching the opening of Ecute Akihabara, the 'Ecute Squirrel' was born as an apprentice AI concierge. After one year in the concierge role, it has now been decided that it will concurrently serve as the official character for Ecute Akihabara. To commemorate this appointment, we will release original merchandise. Furthermore, we are implementing various projects to celebrate the 1st anniversary, such as selling special products developed as 'Sweets desired by Akihabara Station users'. These were created based on conversational voice data between the robot cast 'ugo Pro' and customers using JR Akihabara Station. This spring, please experience a special time at Ecute Akihabara.
- Ecute Akihabara HP: https://www.ecute.jp/akihabara
- Ecute Akihabara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecute_akihabara/
## 'Ecute Squirrel' 1st Anniversary as Concierge & Appointment as Official Character!
Born as an apprentice AI concierge in April 2025 alongside the opening of Ecute Akihabara, the 'Ecute Squirrel' has now been officially appointed as the mascot character of Ecute Akihabara, concurrently with its concierge duties, marking one year since its debut! In conjunction with this decision, 'Ecute Squirrel' photo spots and original merchandise will also appear.
Apprentice AI Concierge / Official Character 'Ecute Squirrel'