One DAY in IKEBUKURO
Follow Chris at Ikebukuro, the thrilling neighborhood of Tokyo !
00:40 Sunshine City Shopping center
02:26 Lunch at Mutekiya Ramen
03:28 Zoshigaya Temple
05:09 Tokyo Metropolitan Theater
05:49 Diving into the Game Center
07:42 Dinner at the izakaya and... cat café !
09:53 Base-ball at the Batting Center
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Soundtrack Credit
I got Chill by Starlight Forever:
Pokemon in NYC by Andrew Applepie :
VDG - Tabemono by Trap and Bass:
Konpeito by 金平糖:
Borders by Andrew Applepie :
Darling, Wait (ft. Sparkybeats) by Andrew Applepie:
Twitch by Kendl:
The Ocean by Andrew Applepie:
Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo AMAZiNG
Feel free to contact me for any video production work in Tokyo// This aquarium in Japan is magical. Visit Ikebukuro to enjoy this amazing experience. Shot & edited by me, Steven LeFever [ LeFeve Films // Music Dreemin by Foniks [ /// My new eBook MARiANA SKY out now:
SYNOPSiS// A genius bird finds the opportunity to speak with a spiritual man through their thoughts via transcendental meditation at Utak, the northernmost island in the Mariana archipelago, which sets him off on a journey through the island chain, experiencing the multi-faceted tropical cultures, observing human behavior, lending his knowledge of the history, and accumulating philosophy through each flight, all to build spiritual growth in hopes of discovering what he really wants in this puzzling life, as he makes his way to Guam, the southernmost island of the Marianas.
I began this story in 2012 before I moved to Japan, and many times I stopped working on it, convinced that it was too big a story to finish. I told myself that I should focus my energy on filmmaking instead. That is until I learned about the Festival of the Pacific Arts and their next impactful event being hosted on Guam. I applied to the diaspora under literary arts and auditioned with this as my way to represent our island meaningfully. Since being accepted, I pushed myself to work even harder on this. The workshops during the festival and the overall experience of FestPac has helped to strengthen MARiANA SKY even further, giving Love not only to our Mariånas, but to all of our familia in Oceania, making me alter my outlook on Life for the greater good. Now I'm very proud to say that it's out in the World for you to absorb// Si yu'os ma'åse
walking Japan #007 Sunshine60-dori,Ikebukuro サンシャイン60通り 池袋
Sunshine60-dori is a bustling boulevard from Ikebukuro Station to the Sunshine 60 Building. In the daytime, it is a pedestrian paradise and always crowded with people.
There are many entertainment facilities such as cinemas, game centers and restaurants, making it one of Tokyo's most famous entertainment spots.
Sunshine60-dori是一条从池袋站到阳光60大楼的繁华大道。在白天，它是一个步行天堂，总是挤满了人。
电影院，游戏中心和餐厅等娱乐设施众多，是东京最着名的娱乐场所之一。
Sunshine60-dori ist ein belebter Boulevard vom Bahnhof Ikebukuro bis zum Sunshine 60-Gebäude. Tagsüber ist es ein Fußgängerparadies und immer voller Menschen.
Es gibt viele Unterhaltungsmöglichkeiten wie Kinos, Spielezentren und Restaurants, was es zu einem der berühmtesten Unterhaltungsorte Tokios macht.
Sunshine60-dori è un vivace viale dalla stazione di Ikebukuro al Sunshine 60 Building. Durante il giorno, è un paradiso pedonale e sempre affollato di persone.
Ci sono molte strutture di intrattenimento come cinema, centri di gioco e ristoranti, che lo rendono uno dei luoghi di intrattenimento più famosi di Tokyo.
What is there to do in Ikebukuro? | Ikebukuro Impression Video
Why should you go to Ikebukuro?
First of all, what is Ikebukuro? It's one of the major city centers of Tokyo. It's famous for its anime shops and restaurants. You'll find many shops here, including an Animate, large department stores and the largest Pokémon store of Japan. You'll also find an aquarium in Sunshine City, a big mall full of restaurants, shops, and other attractions. It can be reached by using the famous Yamanote line, but is also very accessible by other forms of transport since Ikebukuro station is huge. The nightlife of Ikebukuro is also very large, with hundreds of small bars and restaurants ready to serve you!
Sites of named locations in the video:
- J World (small amusement park consisting of attractions based of several Shonen Manga)
- Sunshine City ( big mall with tons of shops, restaurants and activities!)
- Animate (big shop for anime merch and cosplays)
- Uniqlo (chain store where you can find stylish clothes for a reasonable prize)
Handy links:
- Mos Burger (Japanese Burger chain with relatively healthy burgers which are delicious!)
- Book-Off (chain store for cheap secondhand books, movies, and CDs)
- Family Mart (biggest conbini, convenience store, chain in Japan) (although if you want to withdraw money, I suggest using a 7-eleven ATM if you have a foreign card, you pay a smaller fee here)
- JR Transport (JR provides many lines that cross Ikebukuro which are extremely accessible. before visiting Japan make sure to get a Japan Railpass, there is a big chance that it's cheaper!)
- Tokyo Metro (a different prover of Lines in Tokyo, often times cheaper than JR but they don't go as far because the lines are limited to Tokyo)
Why did I make this video?
This video was made as part of the AY Project for my EF Education in Japanese, although this version is slightly edited (all Japanese text was translated into English). Me and my classmates went to Ikebukuro and got to experience how much fun it was for ourselves. We wanted to give people who are doing research on what to visit a quick impression of what Ikebukuro is and what you can do here. I hope this video is helpful to you!
Background music: Pixel Galaxy- Snail's House
Video By Me, Nanique
Walking around Tokyo, Japan / Toshima - Nishiikebukuro
Walking around Tokyo, Japan / Toshima - Nishiikebukuro
Japan Trip 2013 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Theatre Fountain Ikebukuro West gate Park 31
Opera,Theater,Symphony,Dance,Music,etc
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space (東京芸術劇場 Tōkyō Geijutsu Gekijō) is a centre for the performing arts located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1990 and is operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.There is a concert hall with 1999 seats and a theatre with 841 seats as well as a number of smaller spaces. Yoshinobu Ashihara was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.
Ikebukuro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ikebukuro (池袋) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Japan, second only to Shinjuku Station.
J World/Japan Vlog Part 1
Description Info:
Location: (October 11,2018)
Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro (where we found Natsume Yuujinchou posters because of the movie) - 1 Chome-14-３ Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tōkyō-to 170-0013, Japan
J World - Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima, Higashiikebukuro, ３
J World Website -
Nakau Restaurant (Sword Art Online themed and just a heads up, it may be seasonal)- 〒170-0013 Tōkyō-to, Toshima-ku, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome−28−1
Music: *I do not own any music for this video just a heads up! ^^ *
Team of Soil Fertility from Haikyuu anime - drum cover by Otaku Beats34
Otaku Beats34 Channel:
Ito wa Kanashi from Natsume Yuujonchou anime - harp instrument by Xingni Xiao
Xingni Xiao Channel:
Summer High by Bohkeh and Akasmalis
Bohkeh Channel -
The B Ikebukuro Hotel Tokyo
Located outside of the city center, B Ikebukuro Hotel Tokyo is adjacent to the Ikebukuro Station and the Sunshine International Aquarium. Guests can easily walk to the International Conference Center, the Tokyo Dome, and the Yasukuni Shrine. The Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu Gardens, and the Tokyo Imperial Palace are all within 5 miles of this Tokyo hotel, too. B Ikebukuro Hotel Tokyo is located at 1-39-4 Higashi Ikebukuro,Toshima-ku,Tokyo 170-0013, and is 12.7 miles from the Tokyo Airport.
Each guestroom in B Ikebukuro Hotel Tokyo is equipped with satellite TV, a hair dryer, wake up service, climate controls, room service, high-speed Internet access, in room movies, a mini-fridge and microwave, a full-sized work desk, luxury linens and bedding, and a full-sized bathroom with tub and signature toiletries.
Those staying at the hotel will greatly appreciate the fine facilities and services, including the 24-hour front desk service, laundry and dry cleaning services, free daily breakfast service, a lobby lounge, free parking on the premises, a business service center, an in-house restaurant, and meeting and conference rooms.
Harvest Festival / Drumming - Tokyo, Japan / Toshima - Nishiikebukuro
Harvest Festival / Drumming - Tokyo, Japan / Toshima - Nishiikebukuro
HOTEL MYSTAYS Higashi Ikebukuro - Tokyo Hotels, Japan
HOTEL MYSTAYS Higashi Ikebukuro 3 Stars Hotel in Tokyo, Japan Within US Travel Directory One of our bestsellers in Tokyo! Offering rooms with free internet and a kitchenette, Hotel MyStays Higashi-Ikebukuro is 500 m from JR Otsuka Train Station on the Yamanote Line.
It features a massage service and 24-hour restaurant.
Guests at MyStays Higashi-Ikebukuro stay in modern air-conditioned rooms with a bathtub-equipped bathroom.
Each room has a flat-screen TV with video-on-demand movies.
The kitchenette includes a microwave, sink and fridge.
Nearby Otsuka Station is just 1 train stop from JR Ikebukuro Station, and Shinjuku and Shibuya are a 20-minute ride.
Sunshine Building is a 5-minute walk away.
Shin-Otsuka Subway Station is a 10-minute walk, and offers direct access to Tokyo Dome.
The hotel provides coin-operated internet stations and laundry machines.
Toshima is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, convenient public transport and food.
HOTEL MYSTAYS Higashi Ikebukuro - Tokyo Hotels, Japan
Booking now :
Hotel Location : Toshima-ku, Higashi Ikebukuro 4-39-13zip 170-0013, Tokyo, Japan
GO TO IKEBUKURO TOKYO JAPAN ＃Bisaya Vlog (Gopro hero 7 )#philippines
GO TO IKEBUKURO TOKYO JAPAN ＃Bisaya Vlog (Gopro hero 7 )#philippines
Japan Trip 2012 Tokyo Ikebukuro East exit Party line meiji-dori
Ikebukuro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ikebukuro (池袋?) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Japan, second only to Shinjuku Station.
Around the station are the Seibu and Tōbu department stores. Seibu, written with the characters for West and Musashi (province) 西武, is on the east end of the station and Tōbu, written with the characters for East and Musashi 東武, is on the west end. East of the station, on the site of Sugamo Prison, stands Sunshine 60, which was Tokyo's tallest building at the time of its construction. Adjacent to Sunshine City, on Meiji-Dori is the Toyota Amlux Building which houses the Toyota showroom. Otome Road, a leading shopping area for otaku products aimed at women, is located nearby. Marui and Don Quijote also have department stores in the area. The principal electronics retailer in Ikebukuro is Bic Camera. There is a small pleasure district located in Nishi-Ikebukuro, similar to Shinjuku's Kabukichō.
The old village of Ikebukuro stood to the northwest of the station. Most of the area on which modern Ikebukuro is built was historically known as Sugamo. In the Taishō and Shōwa periods, the relatively low land prices attracted artists and foreign workers, who lent a somewhat cosmopolitan atmosphere to Ikebukuro. Until October 1, 1932 when Toshima ward was established, the area was an independent municipality of Ikebukuro-mura (池袋村).
The kanji for Ikebukuro literally means pond bag. Outside the west exit of Ikebukuro station near an entrance to the Fukutoshin Line is a small plaque explaining three origins of the name Ikebukuro. The first is that in the northeastern part of the village there was a lake shaped like someone holding a bag. The second is that there was once a large number of lakes in the area of various sizes (thus implying a bag full of lakes). The third is that long ago a turtle came out of the lake carrying a bag on its back.
There is a small statue of an owl located near the center of the city called Ikefukurō-zō (いけふくろう像), meaning lake owl statue. It is a play on words from the alternative meaning of fukuro as owl (although owl is pronounced with a long final oh, rather than a short o in the word fukuro for bag). The owl statue has become a famous meeting place along the lines of the statue of Hachikō located outside of Shibuya Station.
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the Toshima Ward. Public high schools are operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education.
Crime and safety
The Kyokuto-kai designated yakuza syndicate is headquartered in Ikebukuro.
In popular culture
Ikebukuro is the setting of the Japanese manga and TV drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park. It is also the setting of the Japanese light novel series, anime, and manga, Durarara!!. Ikebukuro is also the name of a 16-minute long track from the Brian Eno album, The Shutov Assembly.
[4K 360°] How Does a Small Alley Look Like At Night, In Japan? ( Ikebukuro Area ) || JAPAN 360
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Ikebukuro (池袋, [ikebɯkɯɾo]) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the third-busiest station in Japan, and the world.
Around the station are the Seibu and Tōbu department stores. Seibu, written with the characters for West and Musashi (province) 西武, is on the east end of the station and Tōbu, written with the characters for East and Musashi 東武, is on the west end. East of the station, on the site of Sugamo Prison, stands Sunshine 60, which was Tokyo's tallest building at the time of its construction. The Sunshine 60 contains a large and popular shopping mall, which contains various attractions including an aquarium, a Pokémon Center, and cat cafes. Adjacent to Sunshine City, on Meiji-Dori, is the Toyota Amlux Building which houses the Toyota showroom. Otome Road, a leading shopping area for otaku products aimed at women, is located nearby. Marui and Don Quijote also have department stores in the area. The principal electronics retailer in Ikebukuro is Bic Camera. There is a small pleasure district located in Nishi-Ikebukuro, similar to Shinjuku's Kabukichō.
The old village of Ikebukuro stood to the northwest of the station. Most of the area on which modern Ikebukuro is built was historically known as Sugamo. In the Taishō and Shōwa periods, the relatively low land prices attracted artists and foreign workers, who lent a somewhat cosmopolitan atmosphere to Ikebukuro. Until October 1, 1932 when Toshima ward was established, the area was an independent municipality of Ikebukuro-mura (池袋村).
The kanji for Ikebukuro literally means pond bag. Outside the west exit of Ikebukuro station near an entrance to the Fukutoshin Line is a small plaque explaining how the area used to have multiple lakes, hence the name.
There is a small statue of an owl located near the center of the city called Ikefukurō-zō (いけふくろう像), meaning pond owl statue. It is a play on words from the alternative meaning of fukuro as owl (although owl is pronounced with a long final oh, rather than a short o in the word fukuro for bag). The owl statue has become a famous meeting place along the lines of the statue of Hachikō located outside Shibuya Station.
- TOKYO CHINATOWN
Ikebukuro is home to many ethnic Chinese who arrived in the 1980s, leading to a variety of Chinese goods and services being provided in the district, which are popular among tourists interested in Chinese culture. However, the Ikebukuro Chinatown is smaller and less populous than Yokohama's Chinatown just to the south of Tokyo
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Japan Trip 2012 Tokyo Ikebukuro East exit Party line meiji-dori
Ikebukuro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ikebukuro (池袋?) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Japan, second only to Shinjuku Station.
Around the station are the Seibu and Tōbu department stores. Seibu, written with the characters for West and Musashi (province) 西武, is on the east end of the station and Tōbu, written with the characters for East and Musashi 東武, is on the west end. East of the station, on the site of Sugamo Prison, stands Sunshine 60, which was Tokyo's tallest building at the time of its construction. Adjacent to Sunshine City, on Meiji-Dori is the Toyota Amlux Building which houses the Toyota showroom. Otome Road, a leading shopping area for otaku products aimed at women, is located nearby. Marui and Don Quijote also have department stores in the area. The principal electronics retailer in Ikebukuro is Bic Camera. There is a small pleasure district located in Nishi-Ikebukuro, similar to Shinjuku's Kabukichō.
The old village of Ikebukuro stood to the northwest of the station. Most of the area on which modern Ikebukuro is built was historically known as Sugamo. In the Taishō and Shōwa periods, the relatively low land prices attracted artists and foreign workers, who lent a somewhat cosmopolitan atmosphere to Ikebukuro. Until October 1, 1932 when Toshima ward was established, the area was an independent municipality of Ikebukuro-mura (池袋村).
The kanji for Ikebukuro literally means pond bag. Outside the west exit of Ikebukuro station near an entrance to the Fukutoshin Line is a small plaque explaining three origins of the name Ikebukuro. The first is that in the northeastern part of the village there was a lake shaped like someone holding a bag. The second is that there was once a large number of lakes in the area of various sizes (thus implying a bag full of lakes). The third is that long ago a turtle came out of the lake carrying a bag on its back.
There is a small statue of an owl located near the center of the city called Ikefukurō-zō (いけふくろう像), meaning lake owl statue. It is a play on words from the alternative meaning of fukuro as owl (although owl is pronounced with a long final oh, rather than a short o in the word fukuro for bag). The owl statue has become a famous meeting place along the lines of the statue of Hachikō located outside of Shibuya Station.
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the Toshima Ward. Public high schools are operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education.
Crime and safety
The Kyokuto-kai designated yakuza syndicate is headquartered in Ikebukuro.
In popular culture
Ikebukuro is the setting of the Japanese manga and TV drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park. It is also the setting of the Japanese light novel series, anime, and manga, Durarara!!. Ikebukuro is also the name of a 16-minute long track from the Brian Eno album, The Shutov Assembly.
Japan Trip 2012 Tokyo Ikebukuro Station East exit Meiji-dori Crosswalk
Ikebukuro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ikebukuro (池袋?) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Japan, second only to Shinjuku Station.
Around the station are the Seibu and Tōbu department stores. Seibu, written with the characters for West and Musashi (province) 西武, is on the east end of the station and Tōbu, written with the characters for East and Musashi 東武, is on the west end. East of the station, on the site of Sugamo Prison, stands Sunshine 60, which was Tokyo's tallest building at the time of its construction. Adjacent to Sunshine City, on Meiji-Dori is the Toyota Amlux Building which houses the Toyota showroom. Otome Road, a leading shopping area for otaku products aimed at women, is located nearby. Marui and Don Quijote also have department stores in the area. The principal electronics retailer in Ikebukuro is Bic Camera. There is a small pleasure district located in Nishi-Ikebukuro, similar to Shinjuku's Kabukichō.
The old village of Ikebukuro stood to the northwest of the station. Most of the area on which modern Ikebukuro is built was historically known as Sugamo. In the Taishō and Shōwa periods, the relatively low land prices attracted artists and foreign workers, who lent a somewhat cosmopolitan atmosphere to Ikebukuro. Until October 1, 1932 when Toshima ward was established, the area was an independent municipality of Ikebukuro-mura (池袋村).
The kanji for Ikebukuro literally means pond bag. Outside the west exit of Ikebukuro station near an entrance to the Fukutoshin Line is a small plaque explaining three origins of the name Ikebukuro. The first is that in the northeastern part of the village there was a lake shaped like someone holding a bag. The second is that there was once a large number of lakes in the area of various sizes (thus implying a bag full of lakes). The third is that long ago a turtle came out of the lake carrying a bag on its back.
There is a small statue of an owl located near the center of the city called Ikefukurō-zō (いけふくろう像), meaning lake owl statue. It is a play on words from the alternative meaning of fukuro as owl (although owl is pronounced with a long final oh, rather than a short o in the word fukuro for bag). The owl statue has become a famous meeting place along the lines of the statue of Hachikō located outside of Shibuya Station.
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the Toshima Ward. Public high schools are operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education.
Crime and safety
The Kyokuto-kai designated yakuza syndicate is headquartered in Ikebukuro.
In popular culture
Ikebukuro is the setting of the Japanese manga and TV drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park. It is also the setting of the Japanese light novel series, anime, and manga, Durarara!!. Ikebukuro is also the name of a 16-minute long track from the Brian Eno album, The Shutov Assembly.
Amazing Old 1960 Mitsubishi (mod mid-1980s) Tr. Elevs@Ito Building, Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Filmed in January 2016. This is an amazing find - two Mitsubishi elevators from the mid-1980s (built around 1984-86), but according to the information, the building is even older (and it did look pretty old in my opinion), from 1960 (according to some sources, this is from 1972, but I choose to believe the first statement, since 1960 makes more sense since the elevators were completely modernized in the mid-1980s. Very interesting, although the original 1960 Mitsubishi Elevators (Elepet) would have been very rare and amazing to film!
Location: Ito Building (Office Building) (伊藤ビル, 〒170-0013 Tōkyō-to, Toshima-ku, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome−6−4), Toshima, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan
Brand: Mitsubishi
Type: Traction, Elepet before the mid-1980s
Year installed/modernized: 1960 / mid- 1980s
Floors served: 10 (9 stops) - (B1, 1, *, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Serial: Unknown
Capacity: 9 persons or 600 kg
Japan Trip 2013 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Theatre Ikebukuro West gate Park 05
Opera,Theater,Symphony,Dance,Music,etc.
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space (東京芸術劇場 Tōkyō Geijutsu Gekijō) is a centre for the performing arts located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1990 and is operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.There is a concert hall with 1999 seats and a theatre with 841 seats as well as a number of smaller spaces. Yoshinobu Ashihara was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.
Ikebukuro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ikebukuro (池袋) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Japan, second only to Shinjuku Station.
Sunshine City Mall
My friends and I explored Sunshine City while I was in Tokyo, Japan. This place is massive!! There was even an idol group performing in the middle of the mall!!
Japan Trip 2012 Tokyo Ikebukuro Station East exit Meiji-dori Crosswalk
Ikebukuro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ikebukuro (池袋?) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits.
At the center of Ikebukuro is the train and subway station, a huge urban gathering shared by the JR East lines, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tōbu Tōjō Line. It is one of the main commuter hubs in the western Yamanote area of Tokyo. Ikebukuro Station is the second busiest station in Japan, second only to Shinjuku Station.
Around the station are the Seibu and Tōbu department stores. Seibu, written with the characters for West and Musashi (province) 西武, is on the east end of the station and Tōbu, written with the characters for East and Musashi 東武, is on the west end. East of the station, on the site of Sugamo Prison, stands Sunshine 60, which was Tokyo's tallest building at the time of its construction. Adjacent to Sunshine City, on Meiji-Dori is the Toyota Amlux Building which houses the Toyota showroom. Otome Road, a leading shopping area for otaku products aimed at women, is located nearby. Marui and Don Quijote also have department stores in the area. The principal electronics retailer in Ikebukuro is Bic Camera. There is a small pleasure district located in Nishi-Ikebukuro, similar to Shinjuku's Kabukichō.
The old village of Ikebukuro stood to the northwest of the station. Most of the area on which modern Ikebukuro is built was historically known as Sugamo. In the Taishō and Shōwa periods, the relatively low land prices attracted artists and foreign workers, who lent a somewhat cosmopolitan atmosphere to Ikebukuro. Until October 1, 1932 when Toshima ward was established, the area was an independent municipality of Ikebukuro-mura (池袋村).
The kanji for Ikebukuro literally means pond bag. Outside the west exit of Ikebukuro station near an entrance to the Fukutoshin Line is a small plaque explaining three origins of the name Ikebukuro. The first is that in the northeastern part of the village there was a lake shaped like someone holding a bag. The second is that there was once a large number of lakes in the area of various sizes (thus implying a bag full of lakes). The third is that long ago a turtle came out of the lake carrying a bag on its back.
There is a small statue of an owl located near the center of the city called Ikefukurō-zō (いけふくろう像), meaning lake owl statue. It is a play on words from the alternative meaning of fukuro as owl (although owl is pronounced with a long final oh, rather than a short o in the word fukuro for bag). The owl statue has become a famous meeting place along the lines of the statue of Hachikō located outside of Shibuya Station.
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the Toshima Ward. Public high schools are operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education.
Crime and safety
The Kyokuto-kai designated yakuza syndicate is headquartered in Ikebukuro.
In popular culture
Ikebukuro is the setting of the Japanese manga and TV drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park. It is also the setting of the Japanese light novel series, anime, and manga, Durarara!!. Ikebukuro is also the name of a 16-minute long track from the Brian Eno album, The Shutov Assembly.
Old Shopping Street - Higashi-Ikebukuro - (900728)
Scenes of 1990 Tokyo and other areas (and times) in Japan by
Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon