Shogun Japanese Restaurant closes after 40 years in northeast Phoenix

🍣🇯🇵 Shogun Japanese Restaurant, one of Arizona’s first sushi bars, has closed after 40 years.

The history: Shogun opened in 1983 on the northeast corner of Tatum and Cactus in northeast Phoenix.

The quote: ‘‘It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness to have to announce the permanent closing of our beloved Shogun,’’ the restaurant posted on social media. ‘‘We have had an amazing 40 years.’’