The Rally Japan 2025 Commission will hold the “Experience Festival in Ikebukuro” at Nakabukuro Park in Toshima Ward, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, known as the “holy place of anime,” from Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20, to increase public awareness of the 13th round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), “FORUM8 Rally Japan 2025,” to be held from November 6 to 9 this year.
This event will feature a variety of activities designed to engage rally fans, anime fans, and a wide range of other enthusiasts, offering a “see, learn, and experience” urban entertainment experience. Highlights include appearances by popular voice actors, WRC game experiences, and special sales of Rally Japan spectator tickets available only at the venue.
| Date and Time | July 17 (Thu) 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| July 18 (Fri) 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| July 19 (Sat) 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| July 20 (Sun) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
■ Venue: Nakabukuro Park (1-16-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
■ Participation fee: Free
■ Organizer: Rally Japan 2025 Commission
■ Co-sponsored by Toshima Ward and Hareza Ikebukuro Area Management Association
*In the event of heavy rain, flooding, or storm warnings, the event will be canceled. Additionally, due to weather conditions or other reasons, the content, schedule, and performers may be subject to change without prior notice.
Event Content
・Rally car exhibition
・Food trucks and official merchandise sales
・Rally Japan car ride experience
・Hyundai simulator experience
・Lifeguard sampling (only on the 19th and 20th, limited quantity)
・Venue-limited Rally Japan spectator tickets sold for select ticket types (limited quantity)
Stage events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Thursday, 17th | 15:00 – 15:10 | Opening ceremony |
| 17th (Thu) 19th (Sat) | 15:10 – 16:00 14:00 – 14:30 | Voice Actor Talk Stage Shin’ichiro Miki Talk Stage / MC Pierre Kitagawa Yu Serizawa Talk Stage / MC Momo Tsukishima |
| 20th (Sun) | 16:00 – 18:00 | Live broadcast of Rally Estonia |
| 17th (Thu) to 20th (Sun) | ― | Participatory Stage Rally Quiz Stage: Madoka Umemoto, Momo Tsukishima, Toshihiro Arai WRC Game Experience: Madoka Umemoto, Momo Tsukishima |
For the latest information, please check the event website (https://rally-japan.jp/events/events-34717/).
■Contents
A special class will be held for elementary school students in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, to learn the basics of rally driving, with Toshihiro Arai (rally driver) and Momo Tsukishima (co-driver) as instructors.
■Schedule
Saturday, 19th, 10:00 AM to 11:40 AM
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM Special Rally Lecture (WACCA Ikebukuro 4th Floor Gallery, 1-8-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
11:10 AM to 11:40 AM Vehicle viewing and explanation, photo opportunity (Naka-Ikebukuro Park, 1-16-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
■ Participants
40 elementary school students enrolled in schools in Toshima Ward (planned)
