[nest Inc.] The 9th year theme is “Cultivating the future of the city.” The “IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP” special market will be held to promote “everyday life with urban living”! (11/1~3)
nest Co., Ltd. Press release: October 15, 2025 To Members of the Press The theme for the 9th year is “Cultivating the City’s Future.” The “IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP” special market will be held to promote “everyday life with downtown living”! (November 1st – 3rd) A special market will be held throughout Ikebukuro, including “Green Boulevard” at the east exit of Ikebukuro Station!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-df3b9814e3398d9dc6e30bc9f3096fea-680×425.jpg 【IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP Special Market Overview】 Concept: “Everyday life with a city living room” Purpose: Craftspeople and producers from the Ikebukuro cultural area and across Japan will line Green Boulevard and Minami-Ikebukuro Park. In collaboration with surrounding local stores and facilities, we will create a walking loop around the city, creating a fun and enjoyable daily life. Event period: 2025 November 1st (Sat) 11:00-20:00 Sunday, November 2nd 11:00-20:00 November 3rd (Monday/Holiday) 11:00-16:00 Venue: Main: Ikebukuro East Exit Green Boulevard, Minami-Ikebukuro Park Sub: Collaboration with Sunshine City and other surrounding facilities and stores Organizer: Green Boulevard Area Management Council Co-organizer: Toshima Ward Planning and Management: nest Co., Ltd., Grip Second Co., Ltd., Sunshine City Co., Ltd., Muji Co., Ltd. Supported by: Minami-Ikebukuro Park Improvement Association / STUDIO201 / Mokutankan / Cleanup & Coffee Club Partner Companies: Heiwado Pharmacy Ltd. / Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store / Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. / Watanabe Construction Co., Ltd. / Musashi Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. / WACCA IKEBUKURO / Ikebukuro Orange Road Vision / Ikebukuro Parco / Area Management Lab General Incorporated Association / Shin Holdings Co., Ltd. / Sugamo Shinkin Bank / Seibu Shinkin Bank Ikebukuro Branch / Tokyo Shinkin Bank / Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. / Matex Co., Ltd. Website: http://ikebukuropark.com/livingloop/ SNS:https://www.instagram.com/ikebukuro.living.loop/ Note: The event may be changed or canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons. *Information will be updated on our website and social media from time to time. *Images are for illustrative purposes only. *Content is subject to change. “IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP2025” highlights “FARM to STREET,” a shared street dining space that connects producers and residents along the Ikebukuro line, is here! Along the Ikebukuro line, there are many areas with abundant farmland and producers, including Nerima Ward, Itabashi Ward, and the Saitama area. “FARM to STREET” aims to connect the people of these areas with the people of downtown Ikebukuro, creating a cycle of culture and economy through food. Cadota chef Naoyuki Arai prepares the dishes on the spot using vegetables from organic farms Yokota Farm and SOU FARM, both of which operate in Ogawamachi, an organic farming village connected by the Tobu Tojo Line, as well as locally pressed oil and milled flour. The dishes are paired with wines carefully selected by “KIKI WINE CLUB.” In addition to learning about native vegetables that have taken root in Ogawa Town, you can also hear directly from the producers about their passion while savoring the food and wine. Ogawamachi and Ikebukuro, fields and streets, producers and eaters. Connecting with each other, imagine the scenery beyond the food as you share a meal with someone in the city. We hope you enjoy “FARM to STREET.” Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-6e42343ab3ed73f2b37368d07c60a17e-3900×2600.jpg In addition to the course menu, we’ve also prepared a pasta plate. Cadota will deliver this pasta plate to you on the street, featuring dishes made with vegetables from Ogawamachi and beef from
Higashimatsuyama. *Please note that the course menu is already sold out. Details and reservation methods will be posted on our website and social media, so please check them out.
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https://www.instagram.com/ikebukuro.living.loop Packed with mechanisms to foster opportunities for “circular” action! -From the market to everyday life, thinking about circulation in daily life- A collection of “circulation”-themed booths, including a circular station, composting, reusable cups, and clothing and book collections! The market continues to raise awareness of circulation and inspire people to take even small steps to improve their lives and communities. Paella was sold using vegetables grown using compost made from food waste collected at last year’s market, creating a year-round circulation cycle in which food waste generated after meals is turned into compost again.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-11fa60ff14730c5dec16a90dd8af3c8f-3900×2600.jpg Ikebukuro Hitohito Yokocho, an alley where Ikebukuro’s neighborhoods come together
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-8f335185151806970e727cdd83329de3-3900×2194.png With “healthy vulgarity” as its keyword, this area is home to a diverse array of neighborhoods based in and around Ikebukuro, including unique restaurants and DJ booths. Experimenting with new ways of spending time in the city and on the streets, we aim to cultivate daily life as a place that serves as a “crossroads for people.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-9979f2d3567c0de38e5ed3d4a57d60a3-2048×1365.jpg A wide variety of local food, drinks, crafts, antiques, and workshops! Attractive vendors from the Ikebukuro area, surrounding local areas, and even local businesses from all over Japan will gather in Ikebukuro! Vegetables, baked goods, lunch boxes, bread, coffee, wine, craft beer Handmade goods, clothing, carefully selected books, and antique furniture Crafts using materials such as plants and fabrics, and various workshops where you can experience various things Enjoy the unique experiences you can only find here.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-d9cfa1df41e64f52be60c4e5f63b5480-2048×1365.jpg A wide variety of street furniture transforms the street into a living room. A wide variety of relaxing furniture has been installed, transforming Green Boulevard into a “city living room.” Why not spend some time as you like on this cozy street?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-4868e520d955310288dabf0a69ca5d62-2048×1365.jpg Area Collaborative Programs Various events will be held in Toshima Ward on the day of the Special Market! Why not explore Ikebukuro’s various attractions, such as Sunshine City, TOSHIMA STREET FES, and IKE SUNPARK, where you can have a fun and comfortable time? ●Sunshine City Play Park Sunshine City will host “Sunshine City PLAYPARK” as a sub-venue for the Special Market for three days from November 1st (Sat) to the 3rd (Mon, national holiday). We offer a variety of playful and educational workshops, including sports content and workshops on sustainability, providing a place where children can play to their heart’s content.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29285/13/29285-13-e4cb444ef0039ddfbb7deac3f2d06b1f-785×785.jpg ●TOSHIMA STREET FES “TOSHIMA STREET FES (abbreviated as TSFes)” is now in its third year, bringing together street culture, including breakdancing, MC battles, and live painting. The event will be held on November 1st (Sat), 2nd (Sun), and 3rd (Mon/national holiday), 2025, at five locations in Toshima Ward, Tokyo: Ikebukuro West Exit Park Global Ring, Naka-Ikebukuro Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, harevutai, and Ikebukuro Third Elementary School. In addition to battles and workshops featuring urban sports athletes active both in Japan and abroad, this event will be fun all day long, from morning to night, with art, music, food, and more. Three days of spreading street culture from Toshima Ward to the world.
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