Overview
This time we explore Ikebukuro, a bustling commercial area. Today it's known as a destination for fans of manga, anime and cosplay, but its artistic roots stretch back to the first half of the 20th century. We visit an anime superstore, hop over to an apartment building that housed manga legends in postwar Japan, and then learn about how artists in the 1930s and 40s established a community that was nicknamed Ikebukuro Montparnasse. Along the way we discover the area's creative energy and charm.
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2 - 1Omori - A Taste of the Sea February 12, 2023 -
2 - 2Kanda - A Historic Town with Heart March 22, 2023 -
2 - 3Oji - Charmed by Foxes and Cherry Blossoms April 19, 2023 -
2 - 4Shimbashi - A Junction of Old & New May 03, 2023 -
2 - 5Takanawa - The Gateway to Tokyo May 24, 2023 -
2 - 6Chofu - The City of Cinema and Water May 31, 2023 -
2 - 7Ikebukuro - A Town with an Artistic Soul June 21, 2023 -
2 - 8Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures July 05, 2023 -
2 - 9Asakusa - A Tour of Summer Traditions July 19, 2023 -
2 - 10Fukagawa - Criss-crossed by Canals August 02, 2023 -
2 - 11Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo August 16, 2023 -
2 - 12Denenchofu - An Upscale Garden Suburb September 06, 2023 -
2 - 13Kabutocho - An Evolving Financial Hub September 20, 2023 -
2 - 14Azabu - A Tale of Slopes and Embassies October 04, 2023 -
2 - 15Nishi-Shinjuku - The Skyscraper Story October 18, 2023 -
2 - 16Hachioji - The City of Mulberry and Silk November 01, 2023 -
2 - 17Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland November 15, 2023 -
2 - 18Hibiya - A Bustling Center of Social Activity November 29, 2023 -
2 - 19Ginza - A Treasure Trove of Architecture December 13, 2023 -
2 - 20Nerima - The City of Agriculture and Animation December 27, 2023