Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO in Ikebukuro is open again. The shop and nearby Pikachu Sweets temporarily closed after a fatal attack on March 26, 2026; the Pokémon Company announced that both would reopen on August 24. The current official listing gives the store’s hours as 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily, subject to change.
What happened at Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO?
On March 26, 2026, an attack took place at Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO in Sunshine City, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The Associated Press reported that a woman in her 20s, believed to be an employee, and a male attacker died after a stabbing. Police were investigating the attack as murder, according to AP’s report that day. The company’s notices did not provide further details about the incident.
The location was Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO—not every Pokémon Center in Tokyo or Japan.
Why did the store close, and when did it reopen?
On March 26, the Pokémon Company announced a temporary closure of Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO and Pikachu Sweets. It said it would cooperate fully with police and make the physical and mental care of staff its highest priority. The company later said it was preparing partial renovations and stronger staff-safety measures. A May 29 notice described September as the target, but the company’s July 27 announcement set the reopening date as August 24, 2026.
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In its July announcement, the company said it was renovating part of the store, enhancing staff-safety measures and working to provide a safe environment for customers. Both businesses reopened on the announced August date.
Is Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO open now?
The official store listing, checked October 8, 2026, lists Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO as open Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. The official site cautions that hours and closures may change. Its October notices and event calendar show that the shop has resumed activity, while also warning that hours or entry limits can change with crowd conditions.
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Before travelling, check the official store news and event information for date-specific updates. The listed phone number is +81-3-5927-9290.
Where is the store?
- Address: Sunshine City alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-6002.
- Access: The official listing estimates a three-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Higashi-Ikebukuro Station and an eight-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.
- Hours: Listed daily, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; subject to change.
See the official MEGA TOKYO store listing for current visitor information.
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Were numbered tickets required?
The store issued date-specific instructions for timed numbered tickets for August 24–31, 2026. Those instructions applied to the reopening period and are historical, not a standing rule for visits now. Check the official store notices for any entry arrangements that apply to your visit date.
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- TEAM BUILDING: Collect other 12-inch Pokémon plush and build your own unique team.
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