Edogawa Ranpo (1894-1965), a pioneer of Japanese mystery and horror novels, created many famous characters, including the famous detective Akechi Kogoro and the Phantom Thief Twenty Faces. The former Edogawa Ranpo House , where Ranpo spent the latter half of his life, still exists in Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, and was renovated and reopened on May 19, 2025. A preview event for the media was recently held, so we would like to share with you what the inside of the mansion looks like. The former Edogawa Ranpo residence, where the ever-moving Ranpo lived until his final days According to his personal records, Edogawa Rampo (real name Hirai Taro) moved 46 times…
Din Tai Fung Ikebukuro East Exit Store will open on May 15, 2025! This will be the first time that an entire building will be dedicated to Din Tai Fung in Japan!
RT Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of Takashimaya Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that it has decided to open the Ikebukuro East Exit branch of its Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung, its 29th branch in Japan, on May 15, 2025. Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese restaurant beloved by many customers for its dim sum dishes, known for its signature dish, Xiaolongbao, was selected as one of the "Ten Most Distinctive Restaurants in the World" by the New York Times in 1993. The restaurant will open its 29th branch in Japan at the Ikebukuro East Exit. The newly opened Ikebukuro East Exit store will be the first Din Tai Fung…
An exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of “Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san” since its serialization in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” and the 25th anniversary of “Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar” (by Usuta Kyosuke) will be held in Tokyo!
"Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san" is celebrating its 30th anniversary since its serialization began, and "Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar" (by Usuta Kyosuke) is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its serialization began. To commemorate these milestones, an exhibition will be held in Tokyo that looks back on the many characters and famous scenes that have appeared in the series, from "Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san" to the latest work currently being serialized on Jump+, "Arabake! Arabake Gungun Park," along with original drawings and photo spots. ■Highlights of the exhibition This exhibition will feature original color illustrations of popular characters and famous scenes from works such as "Sexy Commando Gaiden:…
Bakery Alsace Air opens in front of Ikebukuro Station on May 9th
Gourmet bread made by a French chef, expanding product lineup Alsace Air, which sells original sandwiches and prepared breads, will relocate to a new store just a two-minute walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station and will begin operations on Friday, May 9, 2025. "Alsace Air" is a bakery that opened in January 2024 and is produced by the French restaurant "Brasserie Laiton" (operated by Laiton LLC) in front of Ikebukuro Station. With the theme of "recreating legendary in-flight meals," a chef from the restaurant offered savory breads and original creative breads made with plenty of homemade pate and sausages, which proved very popular. We are pleased to announce…
A long-established original pancake house with 72 years of history opens in Lumine Ikebukuro
On Friday, April 18, 2025, Fukru Co., Ltd. will open "THE Original PANCAKE HOUSE," a pancake restaurant originating from Portland, USA, at Lumine Ikebukuro. Original Pancake House was founded in 1953 and first came to Japan in Kichijoji, Tokyo in June 2013. Since then, we have steadily expanded our store network. A pancake shop with over 70 years of history The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1953. It is a historic shop that currently operates over 150 stores across the US. The taste has not changed since the company was founded "Dutch Baby," which is slowly baked in the oven, is a beloved treat that…
“Chiikawa Ramen Buta” will relocate and reopen at Ikebukuro PARCO on Saturday, May 31, 2025! The limited-time menu item, chilled Chinese noodles, will be back!
Parco Co., Ltd. will close its Shibuya Parco store of "Chiikawa Ramen Buta," a restaurant modeled after the "popular ramen shop" that appears in illustrator Nagano's popular work "Chiikawa," on May 6th (Tuesday, national holiday) and will relocate to the 8th floor of the Ikebukuro Parco Main Building. The ramen will be served in three sizes: "mini (chiikawa)", "small (hachiware)", and "large (usagi)", in an original bowl. Customers who order the ramen menu will receive a special sticker with the original bowl design as a bonus. In addition to the original label black oolong tea in plastic bottles, we also have flying squirrel white soda, chestnut manju alcohol-free drink (cola),…
“BLEACH” large-scale event to be held in early summer 2025! ＜BLEACH THE LOCUS OF BRAVE Ⅱ＞
©TITE KUBO/SHUEISHA June 13th (Friday) – July 13th (Sunday), 2025 Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, BLEACH has sold over 130 million copies worldwide and enjoys enduring popularity. A major BLEACH event, BLEACH THE LOCUS OF BRAVE II, will be held in early summer 2025 from June 13th (Friday) to July 13th (Sunday), 2025 at Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo Park and other locations in Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) . At this event, you can enjoy a variety of original goods featuring various illustrations, including Kubo's latest drawings , as well as exhibits that express the world of "BLEACH." Please come to this event, which is full of the charm of "BLEACH"!…
Report on the “Kouta Hirano Exhibition.” More than 200 original drawings from “HELLSING” and “Drifters,” plus a spot where you can hear the Major’s speech
Manga artist Hirano Kouta is popular worldwide for his overwhelming art style, strong character portrayals, and addictive, unique dialogue. An exhibition that allows visitors to experience the charm of his work , "Hirano Kouta ★ Great Exhibition," has opened at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The exhibition will run from Thursday, March 27, 2025 to Sunday, April 13, 2025. I attended the press preview held prior to the opening, so I'll report on the state of the venue. *Please note that this article contains spoilers for the film. ©KH・SG ©KH.SGS/WG ©KH/SG/DC Set in Britain, "HELLSING" (published in Young King Ours/Shounen Gahosha from 1997 to 2008) depicts the struggles of the…
Sunshine City and the anime “Detective Conan” are holding a collaboration event called “Detective Conan: The Sky City of Keen Eyes (Keigan’s Sunshine City)”
©Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, TMS 1996 Friday, April 4th – Sunday, June 8th Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) will be holding a collaboration event with "Detective Conan," the beloved anime, film and comic series of all ages and genders, called "Detective Conan: The Clever Insight in the Sky" from April 4th (Fri) to June 8th (Sun) at various locations throughout Sunshine City, including the Sunshine 60 Observatory, Tembo Park, Sunshine Aquarium, and the specialty shopping mall ALPA Sky Restaurant. This event is being held in conjunction with the film "Detective Conan: Afterimage of an Eye," scheduled for release on Friday, April 18th, and marks the seventh collaboration between the two companies.…
A limited-time theme park where you can experience the world of the anime “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” opens! “JOJO WORLD 3” will be held in Tokyo and other locations nationwide from April 2025
BANDAI NAMCO Amusement Inc. will hold "JOJO WORLD 3," a limited-time theme park where visitors can experience the world of the anime series "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," at the experiential retail facility "BANDAI NAMCO Cross Store Tokyo" in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from Friday, April 4th to Sunday, June 1st, 2025. The event will feature experiential attractions. "JOJO WORLD 3" will feature new attractions and mini-games. In addition to the four attractions that allow you to enjoy the worldview of the work even more, such as "Special Training! Joseph and Caesar's Ripple Training!", "Nightmare World Escape – Time for Punishment, Baby", "Morioh Town Stroll Mission Rally – Josuke Higashikata's Strange Day", and "Passione…