American retailer TOYS R US told its employees on Wednesday that it will sell or close all of its remaining stores in the United States.
As of 2010, TOYS R US Japan is a wholly owned subsidiary of the main TOYS R US, Inc. in the United States.
The TOYS R US stores in Japan often sell exclusive merchandise for anime, games, and manga.
The plans may affect up to 33,000 jobs in the United States alone.
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