Ikebukuro Jazz Festival

The annual Ikebukuro Jazz Festival sees over 2,000 members in 230 bands over the course of a breezy spring weekend in May. The recently renovated Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park now features a new main stage with all-around digital signage for stunning light displays. The festival also hosts shows at a number of surrounding locations, so be sure to check out the event’s lineup of bands, artists and venues beforehand to get the most out of each day.