Ikebukuro

Want to enjoy sakura season but have allergies? Tokyo indoor park offers the perfect solution

The Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival in Ikebukuro’s popular Sunshine City shopping complex promises a sneeze and itchy eyes-free flower-viewing experience.

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Hunter x Hunter teams up with accessory brand Samantha Vega for colorful character collections

Cool nods to your favorite characters from a popular anime and manga series!

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Tokyo ward will give cosplay experiences as character of your choice in exchange for tax donation

Ikebukuro’s new furusato nozei returns are aimed right at otaku’s hearts, include custom costume and professional makeup and photography.

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The best cosplayers from Day Two of the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2023

Famous characters come to life on this last day of cosplay celebrations.

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The best cosplayers from Day One of the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2023

Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood was the place to be for some of the hottest characters this Halloween.

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Fisherman’s izakaya serves up awesome fresh seafood in Tokyo

Some of the best sushi bowls you’ll find in the city.

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Tokyo government opening anime art archive museum this fall

Ikebukuro continues its rise to top-tier otaku destination.

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Yoshinoya beef ramen? Gyudon king’s sister chain opens first Tokyo branch【Taste test】

Bring on the beef!

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Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】

The Animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store isn’t open just yet, but we’ve been inside.

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Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included

Daiso, Standard Products, and Threeppy, all together in Ikebukuro.

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Shop in Tokyo’s Chinatown has TWENTY kinds of delicious homemade steamed buns

Hidden gem in Ikebukuro sells unique flavours of nikuman you’d never find in a convenience store.

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The top 10 shotengai shopping streets in Tokyo【Survey】

From hot tourist spots to residential areas, good finds are everywhere.

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Cheese Hamburg Steak Sushi?!? Japanese convenience store chain throws tradition out the window

It’s not the only sushi getting a makeover at Family Mart.

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Tokyo’s huge new anime entertainment complex reveals opening date, floor guide

There’ll be more to do than just shopping at the new Animate flagship location.

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The best cosplayers from Day Two of the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

From costumes to makeup, hair, props, and poses, these cosplayers know how to bring characters to life. 

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The best cosplayers from Day One of the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

Japanese anime characters rub shoulders with some surprising faces in Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood.

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Chinese Dragon gang brawl breaks out at 100-person party inside Tokyo skyscraper

Bottles broken, blood spilled at welcome-home celebration.

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Mr. Sato attempts to conquer mountains of shaved ice at all-you-can-eat event

Even for Mr. Sato, there are some mountains you just can’t climb.

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Eat 60 brands of eggs and a ton of rice for around 3 bucks at Tokyo’s egg festival

Taking “I love egg” to new levels.

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Capcom Cafe releases menu for limited-time Monster Hunter: Sunbreak cafe

Ever wanted to eat a Fluffy Bunny Dango? Now’s your chance.

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