Long time the punchline of jokes of Tokyoites as the destination for Saitama hicks, poor Ikebukuro has suffered many injustices over the years. But its underdog reputation has kept it flying under the radar and given it a chance to develop subcultures that are unique to Tokyo. Ikebukuro boasts the largest Chinese immigrant population in Tokyo, making…
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Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Just outside the West exit of modest Ikebukuro station, the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is the center of the Capital’s musical performances. Boasting one of the world’s largest pipe organs, which is incorporated in several performances throughout the year, dozens of musical groups and individuals play in this newly renovated space. There is also a mid-sized…
Owl Cafe
The animal cafe trend started in Japan years ago with cat cafes but recently, cafes featuring other animals have grown in popularity. Owl cafes have been popping up all over Tokyo and while you may not think of owls as cute and cuddly, getting up close and personal with an owl is a unique experience…
Seibu Ikebukuro Line
The bright yellow train car lets everyone know it is a Seibu line train, though in the past, that wasn’t always something they wanted to draw attention to. Seibu was one of the companies contracted to transport “night soil” (human waste) from Tokyo to rural disposal sites for several years after WW2, not exactly a highlight…
Kit Kat Chocolatory
Japan has become famous in the world of candy lovers for its vast selection of Kit Kat flavors. However, the truth is it isn’t always easy to find the more exotic flavors just anywhere. There is one shop guaranteed to have something unique though: the Kit Kat Chocolatory. Located in the basement of Seiyu Department store…
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