Ikebukuro Event

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

For 16 days from November 22nd (Sat) to December 7th (Sun), 2025, Mejiro Garden in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, will be illuminated at night, with various maple trees turning red and yellow during this season only! Autumn Garden Illumination Overview ○Dates: 16 days from Saturday, November 22nd to Sunday, December 7th, 2025 Hours: 17:30-21:00 (last admission 20:30) Admission fee: 300 yen (free for preschool children) ○ Reservations: Not required (advance registration required for some events during the period) [Garden Overview] Garden Features: A strolling garden with a pond. Surrounded by green trees, it is an oasis of relaxation that you wouldn't expect to find in the city. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (normal…