The charms of Okinawa are gathered in Ikebukuro! “Okinawa Mensaree Festival” held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City

It's here again this year!

The “15th Sunshine City Okinawa Mensaree Festival” will be held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City from 5/24.

This event is a valuable opportunity to fully enjoy Okinawan food and culture.

Enjoy the Okinawa product exhibition and beer terrace

During the event, the “Okinawa Product Exhibition” will be held, where 60 stores will open, the highest number ever.

Here, local specialties unique to Okinawa are lined up, and you can enjoy the feeling that you are in Okinawa.

Furthermore, a “Mensorre Beer Terrace” will be set up at a special outdoor venue, where you can enjoy Orion beer and delicious Okinawan cuisine.

The “3rd Orion Beer Pairing Snack Championship” will also be held, so it's an irresistible event for alcohol lovers.

Enjoy exquisite soba at the Okinawa Soba Grand Prix

Don't miss the Okinawa Soba Grand Prix, a must-see for Okinawa soba fans.

Nine Okinawan soba restaurants will enter and compete for the soba they are proud of.

Be sure to compare and find your favorite cup to see which restaurant will win the Grand Prix.

Various stage events

Source: Okinawa Mensaire Festa Official Site

Various performances spanning all 59 stages, including an introduction to traditional Okinawan performing arts and Sanshin live performances, will be held at product exhibitions and beer terraces.

This is a valuable opportunity to experience the charms of Okinawa up close.

Entertainment at the Fountain Square

At the fountain plaza, there will be live music performances by artists with ties to Okinawa, Okinawa karate demonstrations at the home of Okinawa, where karate originated, and tug-of-war confrontations with mascot characters from all over Okinawa.

There are plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy.

Special events at the Sunshine Aquarium and Observatory

At the Sunshine Aquarium, the “Coral Stamp Rally” and the “Exploration Guide Tour Coral Special Ver.” will be held, and you can have a fun experience where you can learn about the growth process of corals.

Furthermore, “admission tickets with Orion beer” are sold at the observatory, so you can enjoy beer while enjoying the stage.

Ikebukuro Mensore Festival in Sunshine 60 Street

Source: Okinawa Mensaire Festa Official Site

On 5/26 (Sun), the “Ikebukuro Mensore Festival” will be held at Sunshine 60 Street (around 10:15 to 13:00), where a large gathering of the traditional Okinawan performing arts “Eisa” will be held (around 10:15 to 13:00).

Nine groups, mainly the traditional Okinawan performing art “Eisa,” will participate and draw the audience into the Okinawan world.

Ikebukuro Sunshine City “Okinawa Mensaree Festival” event information

Event Period: 2024/5/24 (Fri) to 6/2 (Sun)

Time: 11:00 to 20:30

Location: Exhibition Hall A, Fountain Square, Sunshine Aquarium, Sunshine 60 Observatory, Konica Minolta Planetarium

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Please take this opportunity to fully enjoy Okinawa's rich culture and delicious cuisine.

By all means, invite your family and friends and have a wonderful time at the “15th Sunshine City Okinawa Mensaree Festival.”

This event is filled with the charms of Okinawa, and there is no doubt that your mind and body will be dyed in Okinawan colors.

Here are some recommended salons in Ikebukuro

Beauty experiences such as massages in Tokyo are one of the experiences you can't miss.

We have a wide range of options, from traditional Japanese techniques to the latest beauty treatments.

Let's spend time to heal our tiredness and refresh our mind and body.

Massage experience in Tokyo

Ikebukuro/ “Mix Up!! Ikebukuro store”

This salon, located about a 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro, offers many effective facials for dieting, beautiful skin, lift-up, and anti-aging.

The slimming menu performs 3 processes simultaneously to efficiently maximize the slimming effect, so this salon is recommended even for those who don't have time.

Experienced and highly skilled staff are in charge, so you can take it with confidence.

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Ikebukuro/ “head CONCIERGE Ikebukuro Store”

Head Concierge is a group of experts who have learned how to train their arms with their fingers.

It is a technique of pressing pressure points on the head called the deep muscle approach, which leads to ultimate sleep.

It has various effects such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”

Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.

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Ikebukuro/ “Be All Ikebukuro Store”

This salon is located just a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station. Relaxing dry head spas are popular.

Expert estheticians with over 10 years of experience will provide detailed counseling and suggest optimal care according to each person's concerns and needs.

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Mejiro (Ikebukuro area)/“Apartment Salon Lei” *Women only

The salon is located about a 4-minute walk from “Mejiro Station” in the calm city of Tokyo.

It is only a 10-minute train ride from Ikebukuro, so access is easy.

As for facial menus, menus that use a special weak current called “microcurrent,” which is effective for lifting up, are popular.

“Microcurrent” has a history of over 30 years, and various effects such as activating cells, promoting blood circulation, relaxing effects, lift-up, tightening the skin, and bringing firmness can be expected using special weak currents.

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