Ike Sun Park, Urban disaster prevention park in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Japan
Ike Sun Park is an urban disaster prevention park in Higashi-Ikebukuro that features cherry trees, ginkgo trees, and white oaks distributed across its grounds. The site combines recreational green space with emergency shelters and facilities designed to accommodate thousands of people during natural disasters.
This park opened in July 2020 as the largest communal green space in Toshima ward, Tokyo's response to the need for emergency capacity in a densely built urban area. Its creation reflected efforts to balance recreation with disaster preparedness in the metropolitan landscape.
The park serves as a gathering place where neighbors meet on weekends at the farmers market to buy fresh local produce directly from growers. Families and joggers regularly use the open spaces as a peaceful spot within the busy urban environment.
The park is open daily from 5 AM to 10 PM and is easily reached by public transit from Ikebukuro Station. The grounds are relatively flat with clear pathways and plenty of seating areas for resting.
The park features benches that can be converted into cooking stations and backup generators that provide power for up to 72 hours during outages. These multi-purpose features allow visitors to enjoy the space in daily life while also using it as a working emergency hub when needed.
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