[Toshima Ward's First] Four Regional Cultural Centers to Open Simultaneously in May! Hosting 'Club Activities Observation Month' with Over 90 Participating Organizations
Toshima Ward's four regional cultural centers will hold their first joint event, 'Club Activities Observation Month,' in May 2026. Over 90 diverse clubs will simultaneously open their activities, providing local residents with an opportunity to easily find learning and community.
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The Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation (Location: Toshima Ward, Tokyo; Chairman: Naoto Aiba) will hold the first joint project by all four regional cultural centers (Komagome, Sugamo, Zoshigaya, Minami-Otsuka) in Toshima Ward, the 'Club Activities Observation Month,' for one month in May 2026.
This marks the first time that observation opportunities, previously conducted individually by each center, will be consolidated in May. Over 90 diverse clubs from all four centers will simultaneously open their activities. By creating opportunities for residents to find 'learning' and 'community' that suit them, regardless of their residential area, this initiative strongly promotes social participation among local residents.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
1. [First Ever] Over 90 Organizations Participating! 'Simultaneous Opening' in Collaboration with Four Ward Centers
Over 90 diverse clubs, including music, dance, traditional culture, handicrafts, painting, and sports, from all four centers will participate. This unprecedented scale expands the gateway to local communities.
2. [Reliable Support] Staff Act as Contact Points to Facilitate Bridging with Clubs
In response to concerns like 'it takes courage to contact directly,' staff will provide full support from reservation acceptance to on-site guidance. This minimizes psychological barriers.
3. [Authentic Appeal] 'Regular Practice Scenes' Can Be Observed, Ensuring Peace of Mind After Joining
'Daily activities,' different from presentations at cultural festivals, will be open to the public. By experiencing the actual atmosphere and human relationships firsthand, this supports the formation of compatible friendships.
■ Event Outline
Period: May 1 (Fri) – May 31 (Sun), 2026
*Closing days vary by center.
Venue: Four Regional Cultural Centers in Toshima Ward (Komagome, Sugamo, Zoshigaya, Minami-Otsuka)
Content: Acceptance of observations and experiences on regular activity days
*Please check here for details.
Number of Participating Organizations: 91 organizations (total of 4 centers)
Target Audience: Anyone (those who want to start something new, those who want to make friends in the community, etc.)
Fee: Free observation (*Some paid experiences may incur actual costs)
Application Method: Accepted at each center's reception desk or by phone by the day before the club's activity date.
*The content described in this release is as of April 22 (scheduled).
■ Venue Access and Application Contact List
Komagome Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3940-2400 / Location: 2-2-2 Komagome, Toshima Ward
Access: 1 minute walk from Komagome Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Exit 4), 2 minutes walk from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line, North Exit)
Sugamo Regional Cultural Center (Nakasendo Taimu)
TEL: 03-3576-2637 / Location: 4-15-11 Sugamo, Toshima Ward
Access: 15 minutes walk from Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line, North Exit), 12 minutes walk from Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line, North Exit), 15 minutes walk from Sugamo Station (Toei Mita Line, Exit A3), 3 minutes walk from Koshinzuka Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
Zoshigaya Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3590-1253 / Location: 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima Ward, within Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center
Access: Directly connected to Zoshigaya Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Exit 2), 10 minutes walk from Mejiro Station (JR Yamanote Line), 17 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line, East Exit), 2 minutes walk from Kishibojimmae Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
Minami-Otsuka Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3946-4301 / Location: 2-36-1 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima Ward
Access: 5 minutes walk from Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line, South Exit), 8 minutes walk from Shin-Otsuka Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Exit 1), 5 minutes walk from Otsuka-Ekimae Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
*Image is for illustration purposes only.
[Contact for inquiries regarding this release]
Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation, Regional Culture Division
Komagome Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3940-2400 (8:45-21:00 *Excluding closed days)
Official HP: https://www.toshima-mirai.or.jp/tabid216.html?pdid1=3506
This marks the first time that observation opportunities, previously conducted individually by each center, will be consolidated in May. Over 90 diverse clubs from all four centers will simultaneously open their activities. By creating opportunities for residents to find 'learning' and 'community' that suit them, regardless of their residential area, this initiative strongly promotes social participation among local residents.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
1. [First Ever] Over 90 Organizations Participating! 'Simultaneous Opening' in Collaboration with Four Ward Centers
Over 90 diverse clubs, including music, dance, traditional culture, handicrafts, painting, and sports, from all four centers will participate. This unprecedented scale expands the gateway to local communities.
2. [Reliable Support] Staff Act as Contact Points to Facilitate Bridging with Clubs
In response to concerns like 'it takes courage to contact directly,' staff will provide full support from reservation acceptance to on-site guidance. This minimizes psychological barriers.
3. [Authentic Appeal] 'Regular Practice Scenes' Can Be Observed, Ensuring Peace of Mind After Joining
'Daily activities,' different from presentations at cultural festivals, will be open to the public. By experiencing the actual atmosphere and human relationships firsthand, this supports the formation of compatible friendships.
■ Event Outline
Period: May 1 (Fri) – May 31 (Sun), 2026
*Closing days vary by center.
Venue: Four Regional Cultural Centers in Toshima Ward (Komagome, Sugamo, Zoshigaya, Minami-Otsuka)
Content: Acceptance of observations and experiences on regular activity days
*Please check here for details.
Number of Participating Organizations: 91 organizations (total of 4 centers)
Target Audience: Anyone (those who want to start something new, those who want to make friends in the community, etc.)
Fee: Free observation (*Some paid experiences may incur actual costs)
Application Method: Accepted at each center's reception desk or by phone by the day before the club's activity date.
*The content described in this release is as of April 22 (scheduled).
■ Venue Access and Application Contact List
Komagome Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3940-2400 / Location: 2-2-2 Komagome, Toshima Ward
Access: 1 minute walk from Komagome Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Exit 4), 2 minutes walk from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line, North Exit)
Sugamo Regional Cultural Center (Nakasendo Taimu)
TEL: 03-3576-2637 / Location: 4-15-11 Sugamo, Toshima Ward
Access: 15 minutes walk from Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line, North Exit), 12 minutes walk from Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line, North Exit), 15 minutes walk from Sugamo Station (Toei Mita Line, Exit A3), 3 minutes walk from Koshinzuka Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
Zoshigaya Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3590-1253 / Location: 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima Ward, within Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center
Access: Directly connected to Zoshigaya Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Exit 2), 10 minutes walk from Mejiro Station (JR Yamanote Line), 17 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line, East Exit), 2 minutes walk from Kishibojimmae Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
Minami-Otsuka Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3946-4301 / Location: 2-36-1 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima Ward
Access: 5 minutes walk from Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line, South Exit), 8 minutes walk from Shin-Otsuka Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Exit 1), 5 minutes walk from Otsuka-Ekimae Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
*Image is for illustration purposes only.
[Contact for inquiries regarding this release]
Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation, Regional Culture Division
Komagome Regional Cultural Center
TEL: 03-3940-2400 (8:45-21:00 *Excluding closed days)
Official HP: https://www.toshima-mirai.or.jp/tabid216.html?pdid1=3506