To commemorate the opening, a limited quantity of "Shio Koji" (salted rice malt) will also be available for special sale. Kubara Honke Co., Ltd., which sells Japanese-style seasonings such as "Kayano-ya Dashi" and is part of the Kubara Honke Group, will open "Kayano-ya Tobu Ikebukuro Store," the first store in the Ikebukuro area, on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the first basement floor of the Plaza Building of "Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro," which is directly connected to Ikebukuro Station. Convenient daily shopping with direct access to the station. Directly connected to Ikebukuro Station, which is served by various lines including the Tobu Tojo Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line, you can…
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the TV anime “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,” the “SOS Exhibition ~The Haruhi Suzumiya Exhibition that Greatly Enlivened the World~” has been announced!
An exhibition where you can experience the "Haruhi phenomenon" will come to Ikebukuro in the summer of 2026! ©2007, 2008, 2009 Nagaru Tanigawa, Noizi Ito / SOS Brigade Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd., fave Inc., and CRAZY BUMP Inc. will hold the "SOS Exhibition ~The Exhibition of Haruhi Suzumiya, Who Greatly Excited the World~," an exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the TV anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall D from August 10th, 2026 (Monday). This exhibition is divided into two sections: the "Memories of Haruhi Suzumiya" section, which looks back on the story with valuable setting materials and photo spots such as the SOS Brigade's…
Adventure, tears, it all starts with this sound. An orchestral concert chronicling Yoko Shimomura’s 39-year career as a composer has been announced!
September 25, 2026 (Friday), Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall Yoko Shimomura is a composer who has received worldwide acclaim for her wonderful music that has graced numerous masterpieces such as "Street Fighter II," "LIVE A LIVE," "Super Mario RPG," "Legend of Mana," "Xenoblade," "FINAL FANTASY XV," and the "Kingdom Hearts" series. This is a special anniversary concert celebrating approximately 40 years of musical achievement, during which they continued to create melodies that have been etched into the hearts of many people across generations. The concert will be conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth, who has conducted numerous video game soundtracks including "Distant Worlds: music of FINAL FANTASY," and will feature…
JOURNAL STANDARD’s new concept cafe, “JOURNAL STANDARD CAFE,” will open at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on July 17th (Friday).
An all-day cafe has opened, featuring a deli stand, lounge cafe, and a custom tea bar specializing in tea. JOURNAL STANDARD CAFE, a new business format operated by Baycrews Inc., will open on July 17th (Friday) at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, as a new cafe brand proposed by JOURNAL STANDARD. In a spacious, open area of approximately 94 tsubo (about 317 square meters), this new dining space offers two functions—a "stand" and a "cafe"—allowing you to freely enjoy brunch, tea time, or takeout, according to your mood and lifestyle. A food menu that can be enjoyed all day long, from tea time to meals. A custom tea bar where you…
With gratitude, we present to you the 20th anniversary of the story that began with “Rebellion.” An exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the “Code Geass” series is being held!
The "Code Geass" series, which became a huge hit with its TV broadcasts of "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion" (25 episodes) in 2006 and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2" (25 episodes) in 2008, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Furthermore, to commemorate the start of the TV broadcast of the latest work, "Code Geass: Reclamation of Rose," on July 10th, 2026 (Friday), we will be holding the "Code Geass 20th Anniversary Exhibition" in Tokyo and Osaka, focusing on "Lelouch of the Rebellion" and "Reclamation of Rose," both of which feature the Geass of absolute obedience. The main visual for this exhibition was specially drawn by Yuriko…
LA SPORTIVA opens its first shop-in-shop in Japan at Ishii Sports Yodobashi Ikebukuro store.
With one of the largest selections in Japan, we showcase the world of LA SPORTIVA. Italian outdoor brand LA SPORTIVA (imported and distributed by Nippon Goods Co., Ltd.) will open its first shop-in-shop in Japan at Ishii Sports Yodobashi Ikebukuro store on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. This shop offers a wide range of products that embody the brand's identity, including footwear across all categories—mountain, hiking, approach, mountain running, and climbing—as well as apparel and equipment. It boasts one of the largest selections of LA SPORTIVA products in Japan. ■Opening Celebration Novelty Campaign The first customers to purchase LA SPORTIVA products totaling ¥15,000 (including tax) or more will receive a free…
First time in the Kanto region! “Sumikkogurashi Wakuwaku Park ~Let’s Create Rainbow-Colored Memories Together~,” a large-scale interactive event for “Sumikkogurashi,” will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro!
Period: August 11th (Tue, public holiday) – August 30th (Sun) San-X Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that "Sumikko Gurashi Wakuwaku Park ~Let's Create Rainbow-Colored Memories Together~, " a large-scale interactive event for "Sumikko Gurashi," will be held at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall D in Ikebukuro (2F, Bunka Kaikan Building, 3-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo). This event, being held in the Kanto region for the first time, allows visitors to fully enjoy the world of Sumikkogurashi through interactive exhibits such as the "Dress-Up Photo Studio" where you can take photos wearing special costumes, and the "Mystery Solving Garden" where you search for the hidden Tapioca (Rainbow) characters by following clues. Additionally,…
Surrounded by approximately 550 sunflowers, enjoy the “Japanese summer”! “Summer Scenery at Tenbo Park” – A “summer retreat in the sky” where you can spend time comfortably without worrying about the scorching heat or UV rays. *July 9th (Thu) – August 31st (Mon)*
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo Park (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) will be hosting "Summer Scenery at Tenbo Park," an event where visitors can comfortably enjoy "Japanese summer" without worrying about the weather or the intense heat, from July 9th (Thursday) to August 31st (Monday). This summer, with the establishment of the "extreme heat day" designation, temperatures are expected to be higher than average nationwide*. At the indoor "Sky Park" located 251m above sea level, a "summer retreat in the sky" will appear, adorned with approximately 550 sunflowers, refreshing wind chimes, and pinwheels. In the Observation Hill area, a photo spot surrounded by sunflowers on all sides has been set up. You can take…
Can you escape the eerie feeling of unease? NoEscape’s renowned puzzle writer, Nuuki, presents “Anomaly Wandering,” now available as a permanent room for the first time! Opening in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro in June.
Ikebukuro store opens June 13th (Sat) and Shinjuku store opens June 24th (Wed) / Solve the puzzles and activate the "mechanisms". An immersive escape game that will shake up both your brain and your body. Rise Entertainment Co., Ltd., which operates the "NoEscape Real Experience Escape Game" stores, will be opening its first permanent "room-type" escape game based on the popular series "Ihen Kaiyu," which has a passionate fan base for its depiction of the space between reality and another dimension, as part of its renewal year initiatives to celebrate its 11th anniversary in October of this year. On Saturday, June 13, 2026, "201 Kinsoku Soko" (Ikebukuro store) opened, and…
[First time in Japan] “Mai Mei Ke,” a popular mala tang chain from Chongqing, opens at Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3rd (Friday).
A mala tang brand with over 400 locations worldwide is making its debut in the Japanese market. This authentic mala tang specialty restaurant allows customers to freely choose fresh vegetables and ingredients to create their own personalized bowl. Fukuru Co., Ltd. will grand open the first Japanese location of "Maiaji Maikyaku," a mala tang specialty restaurant with over 400 locations worldwide, on Friday, July 3, 2026, on the 8th floor of the Yodobashi Ikebukuro Building (Address: 1-28-1 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo / Yodobashi Ikebukuro Building). ■ What is "Maimyo Maike," the globally popular Mala Tang brand? Mai Aji Mai Kyaku is a Mala Tang brand with over 400 stores worldwide, primarily…