Ikebukuro

Chiikawa Park opens next month in Tokyo’s Sunshine City shopping complex

Fans of Chiikawa and friends will delight in an opportunity to become immersed in the characters’ world.

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Deep-fried mint chocolate croquettes and gnocchi gratin on sale at Tobu Department Store in Tokyo

It’s a breath of fresh fried mint.

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New tanuki soba specialty restaurant in Ikebukuro serves up soba with a unique taste and visuals

The noodles at Tanuki Soba wa Nomimono don’t look like any bowl of tanuki soba that we’ve ever seen, but we’re not complaining.

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We visit the restaurant chain with more stores than either McDonald’s or Starbucks

It’s one of the biggest chains in the world, yet many people have never even heard of it.

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Tokyo’s indoor Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival is perfect for those with pollen allergies

Sakura-seekers should swing by this spring event in a popular shopping complex to enjoy the spring blossoms without the sniffles.

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Space and time get all jumbled up in the Showa-style Cafe de Paris in Tokyo

Coffee and sandwiches are all relative.

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The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store

This limited-time event celebrates the dual character anniversaries of two major Sanrio stars.

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Japanese izakaya serves up cheap breakfast…and morning drinks in Tokyo

One of the most unusual places to start your day in the city. 

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Repeating retro meals in teen-town Tokyo – A visit to Ikebukuro’s Takase

Time feels like it’s standing still in this downtown Tokyo dining complex with over a century of history.

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Tokyo restaurant finds heartwarming way to lure people away from ramen and back to set meals

A Japanese restaurant with a whole lot of food…and a whole lot of heart.

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Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo

Welcome to We Topia, or should we say “Wee Topia”.

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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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