Ikebukuro News

To celebrate the release of the film “Backrooms,” a spatial experience event, “Q LIMINAL,” where you can wander into the other side of reality, will be held for a limited time at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting September 11th (Friday).

To celebrate the release of the film “Backrooms,” a spatial experience event, “Q LIMINAL,” where you can wander into the other side of reality, will be held for a limited time at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting September 11th (Friday).

Geek Pictures Inc. will be holding a spatial experience event called "Q LIMINAL" (pronounced "Criminal") to commemorate the release of the A24 film "Backrooms," which will be released in Japan on September 4, 2026 (Friday), for a limited time of 10 days from September 11 (Friday) to September 20 (Sunday), 2026, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. ■ About the spatial experience event "Q LIMINAL" Stepping inside, I found myself in a space where fluorescent lights hummed softly and sterile, unadorned walls stretched as far as the eye could see. And then—countless QR codes, as if encroaching upon the wall, completely cover it. "Q LIMINAL" is a spatial experience event

Museum of the Ancient Orient Autumn Special Exhibition 2026: “From the Ancient Orient to the Iwami Silver Mine – A World Driven by Silver -” Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Iwami Silver Mine and the 20th Anniversary of its World Heritage Site Designation *September 19 (Sat) – December 6 (Sun)*

The Museum of the Ancient Orient , located in Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo), will be holding a special autumn exhibition, "From the Ancient Orient to the Iwami Silver Mine – The World Moved by Silver," from September 19th (Saturday) to December 6th (Sunday), as part of the commemorative events for the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Iwami Silver Mine and the 20th anniversary of its designation as a World Heritage Site in 2027 . Human history took a dramatic turn with the encounter with metals. Gold and silver captivated people with their beauty and luster, eventually becoming symbols of wealth and power. Copper and iron, on the other

Japan’s first permanent official “Star Wars” store is opening! Ahead of the 50th anniversary of “Star Wars,” it will open on October 1st, 2026 (Thursday) at Ikebukuro PARCO in Tokyo, and in November at Lucua South in Osaka!

An official store that connects customers with artwork in a space that feels like stepping into a galaxy far, far away. In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of "Star Wars," Benelic Co., Ltd. will open Japan's first official permanent store, "STAR WARS STORE by BENELIC," at Ikebukuro PARCO (located in Toshima-ku, Tokyo) from October 1, 2026 (Thursday), and at Lucua South (located in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) in November 2026. © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. ■ About "STAR WARS STORE by BENELIC" In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of "Star Wars" in 2027, Japan's first official "Star Wars" store, "STAR WARS STORE by BENELIC," will open as a permanent store

[Sunshine 60 Observatory] Observatory Park Autumn Sky Fun *September 10th (Thu) – November 30th (Mon)*

Enjoy fruit picking and camping "above the city sky"! Immerse your senses in a vibrant autumn foliage space filled with sounds, scents, and the flavors of autumn. There are plenty of workshops, events, and limited-time menus for families to enjoy together. Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo Park (Ikebukuro, Tokyo), which is based on the concept of a "park in the sky," will be holding an event called "Tenbo Park Autumn Sky Play" from September 10th (Thursday) to November 30th (Monday) where visitors can enjoy the charm of autumn with all five senses. During the event period, the park will be decorated with maple and ginkgo leaves in red, orange, and yellow,

A pop-up store for the globally popular game “Cyberpunk 2077” will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO!

Infolens Co., Ltd., an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of entertainment-related products, has announced that it will be holding a limited-time pop-up store for the globally popular game "Cyberpunk 2077" from September 4th (Fri) to September 14th (Mon), 2026, on the 6th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building (Tokyo). We sell many popular items, including "Tobisuta Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (LUCY & REBECCA)" and "Cyberpunk Johnny Silverhand Arm (Replica)"! We also have purchase bonuses available. This is a must-see event for fans! [Venue Information] Store Name: Cyberpunk 2077 POP UP STORE Store location: 171-8557 6th Floor, Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building, 1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Phone number: 03-5985-4011 Opening hours: 11:00 – 21:00 Event

The “SAKAMOTO DAYS SECRET BAR & CAFE,” a collaboration cafe for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” will open for a limited time in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya!

To the secret hideout. "SAKAMOTO DAYS SECRET BAR & CAFE" will open for a limited time in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. A blend of serious battles and comical everyday life that will make you laugh. We've captured the unique charm of "SAKAMOTO DAYS" through our food, sweets, and drinks. We offer a variety of dishes and presentations inspired by the characters' personalities and abilities, as well as a sophisticated bar-themed menu. You can enjoy the extraordinary, right next to your everyday life, with all your senses. Furthermore, a wide variety of original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations exclusive to this cafe will also be available. The Tokyo and Osaka venues

The demon of love lurking within you will be exposed!? The “Demon’s Love Diagnosis Exhibition,” where demons judge humans’ “sins of love,” will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO!

—An interactive personality assessment exhibition brought to you by NO MORE and PARCO, the creators of the "Thought Experiment Exhibition" series which attracted over 20,000 visitors— PARCO Co., Ltd. is collaborating with NO MORE Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a startup that plans and develops "immersive entertainment" that stimulates the five senses in real spaces, to jointly hold the "Devil's Love Diagnosis Exhibition" at PARCO FACTORY (Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 7F) from September 11th, 2026 (Friday). Official website: https://devilslovetypequiz.com This exhibition is an interactive experience that explores participants' own views and actions regarding love from the perspective of "the sins of love." Participants are summoned to a "love trial" where they

The new immersive escape game in the “Sunday of the Demon King” series, “Suriname Prison – The Last Escapee,” will begin performances in Ikebukuro in September 2026.

Escape from a prison where you've been separated from your comrades. A tense and immersive escape experience created by alarms, laser security, and visual and sound effects. The latest installment in the immersive escape game series "Sunday of the Demon King," titled "Suriname Prison – The Last Escapee," will be available at "Sunday of the Demon King Ikebukuro Store 1" starting in September 2026. Following the highly acclaimed "Yayoi Chapter 1," this new installment in the "Sunday of the Demon King" series delivers a thrilling story where you and your companions work together to escape a prison hidden in the rainforest of Suriname, South America. ■ An immersive 70-minute experience

[Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre] “Gather ’round! Ikebukuro Everyone’s Street Performance Festival 2026” has been confirmed!

A two-day outdoor event featuring a selection of top street performers. The event will feature a variety of performances, including juggling and acrobatics, held at the plaza in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and Ikebukuro West Exit Park, as well as statue performances that look like real sculptures and dazzling walking acts. In addition, there will be food trucks and the very popular "Challenge Plaza" where you can try juggling. You too can become part of the event by getting stamps on your arm or elsewhere with "Petapeta Paint". Prepare to be amazed by dazzling performances and encounter unique, never-before-seen characters. Why not join us in experiencing a slightly

Let’s celebrate the 25th anniversary with a barrage of festive banners!! “BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition” to be held in Winter 2026!

BLACK LAGOON, which was first published as a one-shot in the April 2001 issue of Sunday GX, became a full-fledged serialization a year later in 2002, has been adapted into an anime, and with the latest volume 14 of the manga just released, the original series has become a massive hit with over 10 million copies sold. This year marks the 25th anniversary of BLACK LAGOON. To commemorate this, the "BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition" will be held from November 13th (Fri) to December 6th (Sun), 2026 at Sunshine 60 Observatory Park (Ikebukuro, Tokyo). This event will feature exhibits such as valuable manga manuscripts, reproductions of color illustrations,

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