Nishiikebukurob Senkawa Takamatsu Nishisugamo Area Higashiikebukuro Ikebukuro Ikebukuro Honchō Kamiikebukuro Kitaōtsukac Mejirod Minamiikebukuroe Minamiōtsukaf Nishiikebukurog Nishisugamo Sugamo Area Kitaōtsukah Komagome Minamiōtsukai Sugamo Takada Area Mejiroj Minamiikebukurok Nishiikebukurol Takada Zōshigaya Notes: a - 4, 5-chōme b - 4-chōme c - 2, 3-chōme d - 4-chōme e - 1-chōme f - 3-chōme g - 1, 3-chōme h - 1-chōme i - 1, 2-chōme j - 1, 2, 3-chōme k - 2, 3, 4-chōme l - 2-chōme Sights Sunshine City: The focal point of much of the entertainment in and around Ikebukuro, Sunshine City sports some of the best shopping and dining in Toshima. The Ancient Orient Museum Morikazu Kumagai Art Museum Zoshigaya Missionary Museum Toyota Amlux Showroom building is located here Tokiwa-sō, an apartment complex famous for being the early living-quarters of many prominent manga artists. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre: Near Ikebukuro Station, this facility built in 1990 is one of the newer spots in Toshima and has a concert hall with regular performances and art exhibitions. There is a stage in the open space out front and it is a popular place for amateur musicians during the warmer months. Myonichikan of Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School: Designed by famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this notable building was completed in 1922, shortly before he completed work on the Imperial Hotel. Sugamo Jizodori: The shopping district known as "old ladies' Harajuku." Festivals Fukuro Matsuri: This festival started in 1968 and features a parade of mikoshi (portable shrines) and a yassa dance. It is held on September 14 and 15 of each year outside the west exit of Ikebukuro Station and attracts as many as 200,000 people. Otsuka Awa Odori Dance: A large summer event gathering 150,000 people, this festival features groups performing and competing with colorful costumes and dancing in front of JR Ōtsuka Station. Nagasaki Shishimai (lion dance): The lion dance is performed every year on the second Sunday of May at Nagasaki Shrine. Economy FamilyMart has its headquarters in Ikebukuro, Toshima. Seiyu Group has its registered head office in Toshima. Libro, a bookstore chain, is headquartered in Toshima. Itochu corporation and Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd. has a presence in Toshima. Taisho Pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical company, also has its headquarters in the ward. In 1956, Asatsu Inc. established its headquarters in Mejiro, Toshima. In May 1967, the company's headquarters moved to Shinbashi, Minato. Education There are five Universities in Toshima. Gakushuin