Experience Hokkaido Delicacies, All-You-Can-Eat Eggs, and Regional Specialties This Fall in Ikebukuro
Tokyo Foodie Alert: Six FREE Autumn Food Festivals at Sunshine City!
Tokyo Foodie Alert: Six FREE Autumn Food Festivals at Sunshine City! The season of “Appetite’s Autumn” is in full swing, and Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, is hosting a massive celebration of food. They’re putting on six different food events from October to November, all of which offer free admission! You can explore everything from Hokkaido’s finest seafood to specialties from Japan’s remote islands. Mark your calendar for this foodie paradise.
A Taste of Hokkaido and the Ultimate Egg Experience
The food festivities kick off with a focus on two Japanese staples. The Hokkaido Fair in Sunshine City 2025 (October 9-13) brings over 60 vendors to one place. Prepare to feast on rich seafood bowls, savory ramen, sweet treats, and even a special “Hokkaido Local Cheese Tasting.” Shortly after, the Egg Fest in Ikebukuro 2025 (October 17-19) gathers a whopping 90,000 eggs! This festival is a haven for egg lovers, featuring a variety of specialty egg dishes, sweets, and seasonings. (Note: While entry is free, tickets are required for the limited-quantity Tamago Kake Gohan (raw egg on rice) festival.)
A Harvest of National and Regional Delights
As October turns to November, the celebration expands to showcase the diverse food culture of Japan. The 64th Festival of the Harvest (October 31-November 1) brings together specialties from across the country, complete with tastings, direct sales, and even fun activities like pony rides and meeting local mascots! This is followed by two events highlighting regional pride: the 2025 Shinkumi Product Exhibition (November 14), a one-day event where credit unions present their client’s best regional products, and the massive Nippon National Product Exhibition (November 21-23). The latter is one of Japan’s largest, drawing 70,000 visitors in three days with about 200 vendors, creating a super-sized food court featuring tastes from all 47 prefectures.
Island Treasures and Special Cafe Treats
The festival season concludes with a unique focus on Japan’s archipelagic nature. Islander 2025 (November 22-23) is a special gathering where islands from Hokkaido to Okinawa showcase their culture, nature, and, of course, their exclusive local products and island-inspired food and drinks. Beyond the main halls, the celebration continues at the Sunshine 60 Observatory’s Tenbo Park Cafe. As part of its “Autumn Stroll” event (running through November 30), the cafe offers limited-time seasonal menu items like the “Autumn Feast Bento” (a flavorful mixed rice box) and “Pumpmel” (a latte blending the sweet taste of pumpkin with caramel).
| Event Name | Dates | Location |
| Hokkaido Fair | Oct 9–13 | World Import Mart Bldg. 4F |
| Egg Fest | Oct 17–19 | World Import Mart Bldg. 4F |
| Festival of the Harvest | Oct 31–Nov 1 | World Import Mart Bldg. 4F |
| Shinkumi Exhibition | Nov 14 | World Import Mart Bldg. 4F |
| Nippon National Product Exhibition | Nov 21–23 | World Import Mart Bldg. 4F & Bunka Kaikan Bldg. 4F |
| Islander 2025 | Nov 22–23 | Bunka Kaikan Bldg. 2F |
Sunshine City is located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo (3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku). Plan your visit and prepare for a delectable autumn adventure!
URL: https://sunshinecity.jp/
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