You might have recently heard that one of Akihabara's most iconic buildings — the SEGA Building No.2 — is closing after 17 years of operation.

The arcade saw its last day of operations two days ago, on Aug. 30.

Photos of its last day have been circulating around the internet. In the photos, staff are seen bowing to fans gathering outside.

Fans have taken to social media to thank the arcade for the last 17 years.

セガ秋葉原2号館(アキハバラギーゴ GiGO)は8月30日(日)22時、大勢のファンに見守られながら17年の歴史に幕——。
女性店長の挨拶では、声を詰まらせる場面もあり感動的だった。
長い間ありがとう。 pic.twitter.com/8aua5TqhJX

— フォト秋葉原 (@PhotoAkiba) August 30, 2020

セガ秋葉原2号館、グランドフィナーレ。「17年ありごとうございました！」たくさんのひとたちに見守られながら閉店 pic.twitter.com/1SvNGY4OCN

— ﾂﾙﾐﾛﾎﾞ (@kaztsu) August 30, 2020

The manager of the arcade gave a small speech to the surrounding fans. He said:

"We are closing building 2 but that's not the end, we still remain in Akihabara with the rest of our buildings. My last words as the branch manager of Sega building 2 are that I hope you will continue to make wonderful memories and have amazing encounters through Sega from now on. We are truly grateful to you all."

セガ秋葉原2号館
17年の歴史に幕を下ろしました。
これまでありがとうございました❗️

17年間お疲れ様でした。#セガ秋葉原2号館グランドフィナーレ pic.twitter.com/Sv4HAhU43A

— つっも (@JobanRiser_KH) August 30, 2020

SEGA Building No. 2 was one of four SEGA arcades in the district, and is the smallest out of the four.

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Top image from PhotoAkiba/Twitter.