Commemorating the release of the latest Pokémon movie “Pokémon the movie XY Ring-no-Chomajin-Fuba,” Ikebukuro Sunshine City will hold an event “Natsuyasumi (summer vacation) Pokémon Carnival in Sunshine City” from Sat. July 25 to Sun. August 23. Here is the introduction of its main event “Densetsu-no- Pokémon-ga-shuurai!? Sunshine City wo sukue!” (Invasion of legendary Pokémon!? Save the Sunshine City!) This is the third game of “Riddle x Pokémon,” following the success of last two years. There are easier “Trainer Course” and tougher “Hakase (doctor) Course” so that everyone including adults can enjoy this event. Also, it is free of charge! Why don’t you enjoy the “Riddle x Pokémon” on a hot…
The photography exhibition of the world famous wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago is scheduled to be held at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro.
The photography exhibition of the world famous wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago is scheduled to be held at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from Wednesday July 15 to Tuesday July 21. The theme of this exhibition is his favorite animal “cat,” just those you can usually find in town! It exhibits unique and interesting photos of a variety of cats live in towns and cities of Japan and many other countries. These photos were selected from those taken in more than 40 years of his life as a professional photographer. There are great pictures tell us fascination of cats such as charm, cuteness, folly, beauty, etc. All the cats in the photos…
Celebrating 40th anniversary of “World Masterpiece Theater (Sekai Meisaku Gekijo)” series, the exhibition of NIPPON ANIMATION is scheduled to be held from July 30.
Featuring the works of production processes of “World Masterpiece Theater (Sekai Meisaku Gekijo)” series, this exhibition introduces 40 years of professionalism of NIPPON ANIMATION, the leading animation company of Japan. Important materials such as documents and original drawings by incredible animators and staffs such as Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata of Studio Ghibli, and Yasuji Mori who has been recognized as the god of Japanese animation will be exhibited. The exhibition period is from Thursday July 30 to Tuesday August 18. One of the highlights is one hundred original drawings of settings and plots of characters. These drawings made during production processes were not supposed to open to public; however,…
Temporary Collaborative Shop “Hello Kitty x Tokyu Hands” Opens in Four Tokyu Hands Stores.
The first collaborative project of Sanrio Co., Ltd. and Tokyu Hands! The temporary shop “Hello Kitty x Tokyu Hands” is scheduled to be opened in the following four Tokyu Hands stores; Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Hakata (Fukuoka), and Umeda (Osaka) stores. Shinjuku: Wed. July 1－Fri. July 17 Ikebukuro: Tue. July 21－Sun. Aug. 9 Umeda (Osaka): Mon. July 20－Wed. Aug. 26 Hakata (Fukuoka): Sat. July 11－Wed. Aug. 26 Tokyu Hands has long been offered Sanrio’s goods, and it even held Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary event “SHIBUYA de Hello Kitty” last year by collaborating with the Tokyu group companies; however, this is the first true collaborative project that features original items offered exclusively! The…
Please rediscover the fascination of the Japan’s traditional color “Ai” (deep blue from Japanese indigo) at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro.
Featuring the beauty of the Japan’s traditional color “Ai,” deep blue from Japanese indigo, the temporary shop named “Japan Blue ～Lady Blue～” is scheduled to be opened at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro. This is actually 3rd “Japan Blue ～Lady Blue～” at the Tobu store. This temporary shop is produced by the collaboration of the Ai-dyed soap shop “Ai-iro Kobo” and the accessory brand “Matsuyoi” founded by the accessory artist Yukiko Harada. The shop is available from Thursday June 25 to Wednesday July 1. Targeting at adult female customers, it offers a variety of unique Ai-dyed soap and accessories made with Ai-dyed fabrics and antique parts. Please enjoy finding your favorite…
Mo-Mo-Paradise Ikebukuro restaurant opens on Wednesday, June 17!
Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki All-You-Can-Eat restaurant “Mo-Mo-Paradise” opens its Ikebukuro restaurant on the 8th floor of the building that faces MUJI Seibu-Ikebukuro honten. This Ikebukuro restaurant is the company’s first restaurant in Japan in the last 12 years, since the Takadanobaba restaurant opened in 2003. Mo-Mo-Paradise had started its business in 1993. Since 2000, it has expanded the business by starting another hotpot all-you-can-eat restaurant “Nabezo” and opening other Mo-Mo-Paradise restaurants domestically and internationally, brushing up the quality and enhancing value of the brand name. The Ikebukuro restaurant features “Yasai Ichiba” (stands for vegetable market) that offers extremely fresh vegetables grown by selected farmers. The selection changes monthly to offer vegetables…
“Urban Research ROSSO” is now holding its annual event “Yukata-ten (Yukata Exhibition).” This year’s theme is “Taisho Roman.”
Yukata. One of traditional Japanese clothes wore in summer. All stores of fashion boutique “Urban Research ROSSO” are now holding one of its annual events “Yukata-ten (Yukata Exhibition).” This year’s theme is “Taisho Roman.” There are Yukatas of many different patterns that include various standard patterns and limited new patterns available only in the year. In addition, ROSSO features its original Yukata made by the old established clothing company TONOYO that boasts more than 300 years of history. The original retro-modern Yukatas were created using modern colors on classical patterns. One of the representative patterns is “Fuyo (hibiscus),” and that of this year is revival of the first generation that…
【billboard classics World Premium Robert Glasper Experiment x Tomomi Nishimoto Symphonic Concert】is scheduled to be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on June 6!
【billboard classics World Premium Robert Glasper Experiment x Tomomi Nishimoto Symphonic Concert】is scheduled to be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on June 6! Robert Glasper, Grammy-Award-winning jazz pianist, collaborates with IlluminArt Philharmonic Orchestra that features the art director/chief conductor Tomomi Nishimoto. Glasper and Nishimoto, who are now the representatives of current jazz and classical music scenes respectively, made the whole program by having conversations between New York and Tokyo. The program includes “Mozart Piano Concerto No.21,” and Glasper plays this for the first time on stage. Also they play covers and standards such as “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Aflo Blue” from his album “Black Radio” that won a Grammy…
The Soba Noodle Stand “Shibusoba” Opened in Tobu Hope Center on May 25, 2015!
Those who use Tokyu lines must be familiar with the soba noodle stand “Shibusoba.” We would like to inform you that its Ikebukuro shop just opened on Monday, May 25. The company, that has opened soba noodle stands in station premises of Tokyu lines, is now trying to expand the business outside the lines, and this Ikebukuro shop is its first attempt! As other Shibusoba shops do, this Ikebukuro shop uses strictly selected soba (buckwheat) flour and bonito flakes to offer the authentic soba noodle dishes. It also boasts a variety of tempura of ingredients in season. Please enjoy the traditional, quick, delicious Japanese noodle! <Popular Items (you can choose…
Sakura Cafe & Restaurant Ikebukuro features limited time offers of two types of specially made au gratin for one month!
Sakura Cafe & Restaurant Ikebukuro in Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro features limited time offers of two types of specially made, unique au gratin for one month! “Wafu Hamburger-iri Gratin” is made with white sauce, hamburger buns, tofu hamburger steak, mushroom starchy sauce, and Yuzu-kosho. The tofu hamburger steak is made with organic, chemical free vegetables, and the white sauce is made from soy milk and flavored with sake lees. “Natto Hamburger-iri Gratin” is made with hamburger steak and special chili con carne mixed with Natto, fermented soy beans rich in Isoflavones. Surprisingly, Natto enhances natural goodness of meat and all other ingredients, and there is no distinctive smell of itself. They…