We've announced the content for the West Exit area, a "dance x ultimate showdown" where dance, DJing, MCing, and sports intersect! From November 1st (Sun) to 3rd (Tue/Holiday), 2026, the urban culture festival "TOSHIMA STREET FES 2026 (TSFes)" will be held in the Ikebukuro area of Toshima Ward, Tokyo. Now in its fourth year, TSFes is a multifaceted festival that spans diverse street cultures, including music, dance, art, urban sports, and food. Centered around the Global Ring at Ikebukuro West Exit Park, the festival will unfold across five venues in the area, including Naka-Ikebukuro Park and Animate Theater, transforming the entire city into a stage for culture. TSFes is a…
A pop-up store for “Tabekko Doubutsu LAND,” which has surpassed 320,000 cumulative visitors, will be held for a limited time inside JR Ikebukuro Station from May 26th!
Popular items such as stickers and random goods that have been a hit since their release are now available. "Tabekko Doubutsu LAND," an interactive indoor event where you can enjoy the world of Ginbis Co., Ltd.'s long-selling biscuit "Tabekko Doubutsu," will be appearing as a pop-up store, "Tabekko Doubutsu LAND POP UP STORE," for a limited time from May 26th (Tue) to June 8th (Mon) at JR Ikebukuro Station South Passage, in front of the Ikebukuro South Ticket Gate, at location 206. ©Ginbis The "Tabekko Doubutsu LAND POP UP STORE" will sell a variety of items that have been popular at the Tabekko Doubutsu LAND merchandise shop. You can purchase…
The biggest ever! 46 kinds of Tobu-exclusive chocolate mint gourmet items will be available in “Chocolate Mint Hunt!” starting Thursday, May 21st.
Tobu Department Store's Ikebukuro Main Store food floor will be holding a "Chocolate Mint Hunt!" for 14 days, from Thursday, May 21st to Wednesday, June 3rd. This event, first held in 2024, aims to attract new customers, particularly younger generations, and to offer refreshing gourmet food in cool colors perfect for the early summer heat. For its third year, this event will feature the largest selection ever, with over 100 types of chocolate mint gourmet items. Of particular note are the 46 types of Tobu-exclusive items, approximately 1.8 times more than last year. From sweets such as cakes and dorayaki to savory dishes like carpaccio and croquettes, we offer chocolate…
A craftsman and a master—a creator who left a significant mark on the history of Japanese animation: Special Exhibition “The Work of Tsutomu Shibayama”
Date: May 16, 2026 (Sat) – July 5, 2026 (Sun) ©Tsutomu Shibayama ©Style Co., Ltd. 2026 Anime Tokyo Station, a Japanese animation exhibition center operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Animation Association, operates under the motto "Making anime more interesting, and anime far into the future," and is a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world. As of May 10, 2026, it has been visited by 287,732 people from both Japan and abroad. From Saturday, May 16, 2026, a special exhibition, "The Work of Tsutomu Shibayama," will be held on the first basement floor. Tsutomu Shibayama passed away on March 6th. He was…
The “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition: DIVE INTO THE BO-BOBO WORLD” will be held in Tokyo in September 2026 and in Osaka in January 2027! The website is now open and the exhibition visuals have been released!
Advance tickets for the Tokyo venue will go on sale from 12:00 on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The "Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition: DIVE INTO THE BO-BOBO WORLD" will be held in two cities: Tokyo and Osaka! The Tokyo venue will be held at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall D in Ikebukuro from Wednesday, September 30th to Saturday, October 17th, 2026. The Osaka event will be held from January 8th (Friday) to January 24th (Sunday), 2027, at a special venue on the 4th floor of the ATC/ITM building. © Yoshio Sawai/Shueisha/Toei Animation ★ Exhibition visuals have been released! The exhibition title is "Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition: DIVE INTO THE BO-BOBO WORLD." The stylish English…
東京で沖縄を満喫できる10日間！「第17回 サンシャインシティ 沖縄めんそーれフェスタ」を5月22日(金)～31日(日)に開催
A product fair featuring 55 shops, including 8 shops making their debut outside the prefecture, and the first-ever "Awamori Bar" at the aquarium! ~Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Coral Project" with Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture, and the first large-scale collaborative event since the signing of the comprehensive partnership agreement~ Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) will host the "17th Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festa," a 10-day event themed around Okinawa, one of Japan's most celebrated tourist destinations, at various facilities within Sunshine City from May 22nd (Fri) to May 31st (Sun). The " Okinawa Mensore Festa " began as a result of the " Coral Project ," which Sunshine Aquarium has…
“ZZZ Roadshow” to be held monthly at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas!
A series of low-budget "Z-movie" screenings will begin on a monthly basis! Please enjoy these films that you rarely get to see in theaters! Humax Entertainment Co., Ltd. has announced that "ZZZ Roadshow" will be held monthly at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas! Even a low-budget, B-movie once a month is fine, isn't it…? No matter what's shown, accept it as it is! This is an event screening featuring impactful films that transcend genres, so much so that you won't be able to sleep even if you hear ZZZ… As this is an event screening, we'll have behind-the-scenes talks by shark movie rookie, Nakano Dankichi, and others, so we'll have plenty of…
A joint exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversaries of two popular anime series will open on Saturday, November 15th! “Digimon Adventure 02” & “Ojamajo Doremi #” Anime 25th Anniversary Joint Exhibition
Date: November 15, 2025 (Sat) – February 15, 2026 (Sun) [AJA] Press release issued on November 14th (C) Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation ©Toei Animation Anime Tokyo Station, an anime exhibition hub utilizing Japanese anime content with a loyal global fan base , will hold the "Digimon Adventure 02 & Ojamajo Doremi # Anime 25th Anniversary Joint Exhibition" from Saturday, November 15, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026. A preview for the press was held on Friday, November 14, the day before the opening. At the joint commemorative exhibition, you can enjoy exhibits unique to Anime Tokyo Station, including valuable materials such as character settings, interactive digital content, and photo spots.…
Advance photos from the TV anime “The Summer When Light Died” exhibition!
Date: November 14, 2025 (Friday) – December 7, 2025 (Sunday) Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory, Event Space in Tenbo Park *Information as of November 13th. [KADOKAWA Corporation] Press Release Photos from the venue released in advance! The event opens tomorrow! Ahead of the exhibition's opening on Friday, November 14th, we've revealed some photos of what's inside! In addition to precious reproductions of original drawings and setting materials from the anime, there will be numerous photo spots that recreate memorable scenes from the series. There will also be interactive spots unique to the exhibition, such as "Kibougayama High School Classroom," "Menchi Aniki," and "Inside Hikaru." The shop within the venue will…
[National Theater December Bunraku Appreciation Class] The first Bunraku performance of Chikamatsu Monzaemon’s masterpiece “Kokusenya Kassen” will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse in Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo’s most popular terminals!
The National Theatre, which has produced and presented many traditional performing arts performances, is currently hosting performances at various theaters in the Tokyo metropolitan area. This time, for the first time, a Bunraku performance will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse, located in Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, one of Tokyo's most important terminals. The National Theatre has been holding Bunraku Appreciation Classes since 1969, where performers provide commentary and performers present famous scenes that represent Bunraku, so that even first-time viewers can fully enjoy its charm. There are two performances per day, with a double cast featuring different roles for each performance. Also on offer are "Introduction to Bunraku…