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…
The 9th year’s theme is “Cultivating the future of the town.” The “IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP” special market will be held to promote “everyday life with urban living”! (November 1st-3rd)
A special market will be held throughout Ikebukuro, including Green Boulevard at the east exit of Ikebukuro Station! Four companies, nest Inc., Grip Second Inc., Sunshine City Inc., and Muji Co., Ltd., are planning and running the "IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP" project (sponsored by the Green Boulevard Area Management Council), which utilizes the Green Boulevard at the east exit of Ikebukuro Station, the gateway to Ikebukuro in Toshima Ward, to encourage people to move around the city and expand neighborhood communities throughout the area. In 2025, markets were held in April, May, and June, but a special three-day "Special Market" will be held from November 1st (Saturday) to November 3rd (Monday,…
Toshima Ward Mejiro Garden Autumn Garden Light-up “TERASU”
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…
Toshima Ward Wind Orchestra New Year’s Concert 2026
Let's set off towards the prologue of our dreams. The Toshima Wind Orchestra celebrates its anniversary year with classic songs! The Toshima Future Culture Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation, will be holding the Toshima Ward Wind Orchestra New Year's Concert 2026. This concert will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall (1-8-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo), which is renowned for its authentic acoustics, and will celebrate the start of the new year with a spectacular program of brass band masterpieces. 2026 will be a particularly memorable year for the Toshima Ward Wind Orchestra, as it will mark its 50th anniversary. The orchestra, which has long been loved and…
DESIGNS Nagano Mamoru Design Exhibition to be held in Tokyo for the first time! New exhibits added & advance ticket sales start
Dates: Friday, December 19, 2025 – Monday, January 12, 2026 (holiday) (closed on Thursday, January 1) Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B [KADOKAWA Corporation] Press release KADOKAWA Corporation (hereinafter referred to as KADOKAWA) will be holding the "DESIGNS Nagano Mamoru Design Exhibition" for the first time in Tokyo from Friday, December 19, 2025. ～The Ultimate Collection～ The "DESIGNS Nagano Mamoru Design Exhibition" was held at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama in February 2024, followed by Telepia Hall in Aichi in April, Grand Front Osaka in Osaka from January of the following year, and Fukuoka Mitsukoshi in Fukuoka in April, achieving immense popularity at each venue. The long-awaited Tokyo debut…
Illustrator Kei Mochizuki’s second solo exhibition in six years, “Zokusei,” will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO from Friday, November 21st! Approximately 100 pieces, including newly drawn illustrations, will be on display, and many original goods exclusive to this exhibition will also be on sale.
PARCO Co., Ltd. will be holding a solo exhibition titled "Zokusei" by illustrator Kei Mochizuki, who is active in a wide range of genres, including illustrations for numerous popular titles, character designs, and book covers, at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO, from Friday, November 21st, 2025 to Monday, December 15th, 2025. This is the artist's second solo exhibition in six years since his first solo exhibition, "Let It Be a Shape of Love," held in 2019, and will feature approximately 100 pieces, including dozens of illustrations created specifically for the event, as well as original illustrations and past works. In a society overwhelmed with information, the…
The Halloween trend is “fun for parents and children”! Ikebukuro’s Halloween event “Sunshine City FUN! FUN! Halloween” is a safe and fun event for families.
**October 1st (Wednesday) – October 31st (Friday)** As part of the "Sunshine City FAMILY project," which aims to become a facility that is loved by families, Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) will be holding a Halloween-themed event , "Sunshine City FUN! FUN! Halloween," from Wednesday, October 1st to Friday, October 31st, centered around the specialty shopping district, ALPA. On certain days during the period, there will be plenty of events, including "Operation Trick or Treat!", where visitors who bring their own original candy boxes will receive a gift box of sweets, as well as candy box craft workshops and a festival. There will also be a ghost picture book rally called…
The first exhibition of the TV anime “The Summer When Light Died” has been decided! The main visual of the exhibition has also been released.
Dates: Friday, November 14, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025 Venue: Event space in Tenbo Park, Sunshine 60 Observatory, Ikebukuro The series has sold over 3.5 million copies! The popular work, which won first place in the men's section of "This Manga is Amazing! 2023" (Takarajimasha), is a work by up-and-coming author Mokumoku Renga. To commemorate the TV anime broadcast of "The Summer Where the Light Died" (published by KADOKAWA), an exhibition of the TV anime "The Summer Where the Light Died" will be held at the Sunshine 60 Observatory in Ikebukuro. The event will be held at the event space in Tenbou Park! The main visual has also been…
[Experience Report] If the staff talk to you, you’re out! The innovative apparel shop “esc” opens for a limited time at Ikebukuro PARCO
A new type of attraction-style apparel shop called "esc (Escape)" has opened in Ikebukuro PARCO, challenging the idea of allowing customers to shop while avoiding store staff . The event will run from Friday, August 22, 2025 to Sunday, September 7, 2025. Reservations are required. We covered the event on the first day of its opening, so we'll be sharing some details about the attractions and the interior of the store, including some minor spoilers. *The contents of this article are current as of the time of the interview. They may differ from the latest information, so please check the ESC official website for details. ■ Overview of "esc" clothing…
Sunshine City x Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Total Concentration! Urban Legend of the Sun Chapter 3 *September 5th (Fri) – November 9th (Sun)*
[Sunshine City x Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"] Third collaboration event! Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) will be holding a collaboration event with the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" called "Sunshine City x Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Total Concentration! Urban Legend of the Sun Chapter 3" from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, November 9th. This marks the third collaboration between Sunshine City and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" since 2020. To commemorate the release of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns" on Friday, July 18th, five new character illustrations will be featured in addition to illustrations from previous collaboration…