Without a miracle, it looks like my shop's journey is coming to an end. Spent a little too much time with an attorney and an accountant today, and after a few silver linings earlier in the week appeared, I'm feeling extra fucked now.
@JasonTrue that's really sad, more so because Japan needs the type of shop you had.
I doubt this makes you feel better, but... it came down to a money thing, and money is fickle
Don't think you didn't have a success, and that it can't be again!