Wanko Soba Hachiko, a Wanko Soba restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo, announced on November 7 that its business was affected after calls were made to the fire department and police during a live stream inside the restaurant. The establishment stated it would investigate the details and circumstances of the calls and is considering legal action, including filing a police report.
On the same day, members of the group "Yukickers," active on the streaming service "KICK," were live-streaming a Wanko Soba eating challenge inside the restaurant. The establishment had just grand-opened on November 7, and a fire truck was reportedly dispatched in the middle of the challenge.
The restaurant explained that it grants permission to customers wishing to stream only after confirming their streaming platform and account name in advance, and no problematic behavior was observed from the streamers on that day. It urged an end to harassment utilizing the fire department and police.
Yukichan, the leader of Yukickers, apologized on X on November 8 to the restaurant, its customers, and the firefighters for using the establishment for their project, and expressed gratitude for their response.
**Regarding the Streamers Who Visited Today**
We would like to explain the incident that occurred today.
First, the streamers who visited us today did not engage in any disruptive behavior whatsoever. Our restaurant permits live streaming only after confirming the streaming site and account name of those who wish to stream, ensuring they are not streamers intending to cause trouble. Many streamers have visited us before, and all have enjoyed their meals without causing inconvenience to other customers. Regarding the streamers involved in this incident, the restaurant confirmed no problematic behavior whatsoever.
Nevertheless, calls were made to the fire department and police, affecting our restaurant's operations and the customers present. We consider this situation to be extremely serious and malicious. We absolutely will not tolerate false reports that contradict the facts or malicious calls intended to harass our restaurant or streamers.
Regarding this matter, after confirming the details and circumstances of the calls, we will rigorously consider and take legal action, including filing a police report. Should similar false reports or acts of business obstruction be confirmed in the future, we will not overlook them and will take appropriate action. Please absolutely cease any harassment utilizing public institutions such as the fire department and police.
Finally, we sincerely apologize to the customers who were at our restaurant today for the concern and inconvenience caused by the sudden commotion. We will continue to strive to operate our restaurant in a way that ensures everyone can enjoy their visit with peace of mind.
Wanko Soba Hachiko -hachiko-
— ミキティーーー@ﾋﾗﾒのお姫様♡ (@Kittiymikittiy) November 7, 2026
This time, we used the restaurant for a Yukickers project called the Wanko Soba Relay. To Wanko Soba Hachiko, its staff, owner, customers, and the firefighters, we sincerely apologize for inadvertently causing such significant inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation. If there is anything we can do to cooperate, we will provide our full support. As the leader of Yukickers, I offer my apology.
— ユキちゃん (@nyan56see) November 7, 2026
