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…
[Report] The long-awaited reopening of the department store at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store! A wide selection of fresh cakes and freshly baked sweets that stimulate the senses
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store is currently undergoing major renovations, and the underground food floor "Depachika" will be gradually reopened starting from September 17, 2025! With the addition of 41 new shops, including 11 shops opening in a department store for the first time, the department store will be one of Japan's largest, with 181 shops. The sweets and gift floor on the basement level opened on September 17th. Members of the press and special guests were invited to a preview in advance, so we will introduce you to some of the hot new brands and limited edition sweets that are likely to become new Ikebukuro specialties. *All prices include tax.…
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 culmination of “Kurashi-majigoto” – “LABI Ikebukuro Main Store” reopens after renovation
IDC OTSUKA Ikebukuro showroom and two other buildings will bring LIFE SELECT to the pinnacle Yamada Denki Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Yamada Denki"), a member of the Yamada Holdings Group, will be reopening its flagship store, LABI Ikebukuro Main Store, on Friday, September 12, 2025, after a complete renovation in Ikebukuro, an area home to many electronics retailers. ■ About LABI Ikebukuro Main Store: An overwhelming selection of home appliances The Ikebukuro area of Tokyo is home to some of the country's leading flagship stores of major electronics retailers, and is garnering attention as it becomes one of the nation's leading meccas for electronics. Yamada Denki has reopened…
New chocolate chip cookie specialty store “CC’s Cookie – American Choco Chip -” opens
CC's Cookie, a chocolate chip cookie specialty store offering a wide variety of cookies, is grand opening in Tokyo and Yokohama! Chocolate chip cookie specialty store "CC's Cookie" has proudly opened two new stores in succession, marking its first nationwide store opening. The first store will open on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 at CC's Cookie Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, and the second store will open on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at CC's Cookie Sogo Yokohama Store. Enjoy the nostalgic taste of old American flavor that will spread happiness. ■ What is CC's Cookie? Chocolate chip cookies are loved by everyone for their old American taste! The symbol is a pair…
[Shinjuku Takano] Ikebukuro Seibu store and Ikebukuro salad store have reopened!
Shinjuku Takano Co., Ltd. will reopen its Ikebukuro Seibu store on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the department store (sweets and gifts) on the first basement floor, offering a selection of fruits, cakes, and Takano original products. The Ikebukuro Salad store will also reopen on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the department store (prepared foods) on the second basement floor, offering fruit salads and bread. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your warm support during the renovation period. Shinjuku Takano will enable customers to enjoy shopping more than ever before. We will continue to strive to create a comfortable sales floor. Ikebukuro Seibu Store Renewal Opening A…
Nagoya’s best value eel restaurant, known for its constant queues, is making its Tokyo debut! Grand opening in Ikebukuro on September 20, 2025!
"Nagoya-style authentic eel," where raw eel is cooked over charcoal, is finally coming to Tokyo! Opening a restaurant in a rented space at the east exit of Ikebukuro Station! Act Community Co., Ltd., which provides support to franchise headquarters and franchisees, operates a charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant called "Hirudake Unagiya," which is based on the concept of "the most cost-effective, authentic eel," and will have its grand opening in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on September 20, 2025! Lunchtime Unagiya only uses raw Japanese eels. While the number of artisan-less restaurants has increased in recent years, they have chosen to stick to authentic cooking methods and grill raw eels over charcoal, achieving the…
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…
[First store in Kanto] Patisserie “Chef Shibata” opens new store at Seibu Ikebukuro store!
Opening Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Chez Shibata, operated by Au Delices de Shibata Co., Ltd., is making its first foray into the Kanto region. A new store will open at Seibu Department Store Ikebukuro Main Branch on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Chez Shibata has previously operated mainly in the Tokai region, but will now finally be able to bring fresh Chez Shibata sweets to customers in the Kanto region. Chez Shibata has expanded to overseas locations, including Tajimi and Nagoya. With gourmets from around the world now seeking Japanese techniques and flavors, the chain continues to create unique sweets based on the traditions and techniques of French confectionery. Fresh cakes…
[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…