Ikebukuro to host major Gashapon and Sonic the Hedgehog exhibitions

Two major themed events are scheduled to take place in Ikebukuro, Japan, starting October 9, 2026.

Sunshine City will host ‘Gashapon Friends presents! Gashatto Mawashite Pon Tours 2026’, a large-scale event centered on the theme of travel. The exhibition will feature over 350 types of Gashapon items, including the latest releases, and interactive zones such as a quiz corner and a challenge area where participants can win prizes based on volume. The event includes stamp rallies, photo spots, and free commemorative Gashapon for attendees.

Simultaneously, Ikebukuro PARCO will host ‘SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS-’ to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The exhibition will showcase archives, development secrets, character settings, and music, including some materials being revealed for the first time. The event will also feature new artwork by 16 different artists inspired by the series, special merchandise, and Arita-yaki porcelain products. Special character greetings are also scheduled for mid-to-late October.