While not in dire straits, a revitalization of the once popular areas is underway, with projects such as the Ikebukuro Animate branch re-opening, recently crowned the largest anime store in the ...

A new hub of anime culture opened in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district on Oct. 31, showcasing select items from a treasure trove kept by the metropolitan government. Anime Tokyo Station occupies a ...

A new facility aiming to become a base for promoting Japanese anime to the world has opened in Ikebukuro in central Tokyo. Anime Tokyo Station is jointly run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ...

This experimental event, planned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and its related organizations, aims to highlight ...