Cultural Festivals
Toshima Street Festival
Nov 1 – Nov 3 · Ikebukuro West Exit Park, Toshima · Tokyo
Dates
- Nov 1 – Nov 3, 2026
About this event
SummaryTOSHIMA STREET FES 2026 is a public-private partnership urban culture festival transforming the Ikebukuro area into a playground for street culture.
Highlights
- Freestyle Space competition fusing street dance, basketball, football, double dutch, and ken-tama.
- Top-level Breaking battle BREAK ST organized by FOUND NATION.
- Next-generation DJ battle VINYL ELEMENT produced by DJ RION.
- Lyricist LOUNGE featuring live performances and MC battles.
- University dance battle DUAL between Rikkyo University and Gakushuin University.
- 3-on-3 dance battle UNIVERSOUL for dancers aged 22 and under.
- High School Dance Contest showcasing young talent.
- Cross Sports Park workshop area for urban sports.
- Nouju Yokocho participatory food festival at the East Exit area.
- MURAL CAMP art project with live painting at the West Exit area.
Details
The festival encompasses music, dance, art, urban sports, and food across five venues centered around Ikebukuro West Exit Park Global Ring. The West Exit Area serves as the main stage, featuring core content ranging from beginner-friendly experiential programs to top-level battles. The Freestyle Space competition determines the best in Japan, with preliminary rounds held in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka, culminating in a grand champion final. The Breaking battle BREAK ST represents the forefront of breaking, attracting top players from overseas. The DJ battle VINYL ELEMENT allows top-level DJs to compete in skills and sense within a one-minute timeframe. The Lyricist LOUNGE determines the best lyricist in Japan through live band performances. The DUAL event features a fierce competition between universities within the Bunkyo Ward. The High School Dance Contest focuses on high school dancers. The Cross Sports Park provides an accessible introduction to street culture under the guidance of professional instructors. The Nouju Yokocho at the East Exit area includes food stalls and a Nyanmar Kitchen Car. The MURAL CAMP art project features live painting by professional artists and students, with completed artwork sold through a raffle. Food trucks are set up around the Ikebukuro West Exit Park Global Ring for visitors to enjoy alongside stage performances.
