Culture Some no Komichi Dyeing Festival 2026 Late Feb Traditionally, dye producers used to hang their dyed fabric along the Myoshoji River in the Nakai/Ochiai neighbourhood.
Culture Ikebukuro Bread Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early Apr The Ikebukuro Bread Festival has been running for over a decade now, and the six-day event sees over 50 bakeries descending on the..
Culture Ikebukuro Mensore Festival 2026 Late May - Early Jun If you can't make it to Okinawa, the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo is hosting the Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festival this Ma..
Food Chocolate Mint Party at Tobu Ikebukuro 2026 Late May - Early Jun Chocolate mint is a flavor that signals the start of Japan’s warmer months, and it's once again stepping into the spotligh..
Award-Winning Sake Tasting Event 2026 Mid Jul If you're a sake connoisseur or you'd simply like to learn more about this popular Japanese beverage, this sake tastign..
Festivals Tokyo Hula Festival 2026 Mid Jul First held in 2002, the festival celebrates the friendship between Ikebukuro and Hawaii, where 13% of its residents are Japanese..