In “Zero-Ba” series of talks, in which people on the forefront of their fields—not just limited to the art world—discuss from a variety of different perspectives. We believe that art permeates into the everyday, that little social occurrences and the future of society are hinted at without people ever noticing them, and that art is the spice of life. This talk will serve as a crossroads where artists and those in various industries meet and discuss, and there’s certainly going to be an interesting chemistry between them…!

Connecting the Green Boulevard which runs the length of South Ikebukuro Park and Zoshigaya, popular for its handicraft market, is the “Oku-Ikebukuro”. The whole area transforms into a “Town Living” festival over the course of Ikebukuro Living Loop. The main area of the event, the Green Boulevard, is lined with food stalls and benches, is full of delicious food and great markets—as well as many other contents—that the whole family can enjoy. With over 70 shops that pride themselves on their local flavor as well as those seduced by Ikebukuro, be sure to stop by!