Echoes of Thought Exhibition - Laboratory of Sound and Emotion at Ikebukuro PARCO

The "Echoes of Thought Exhibition - Laboratory of Sound and Emotion" will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO's Main Building 7F PARCO FACTORY, starting from June 26, 2026. This exhibition offers visitors an experimental experience to understand how auditory information, or sound, manipulates our emotions and perceptions in contemporary society.

While modern life is saturated with visual stimuli, this exhibition highlights the subtle yet profound influence of sound on human emotions. Just as a change in sound can transform an ordinary scene into one of horror, sound has the power to easily alter our cognitive processes. The exhibition is designed as an "experiment" to allow attendees to directly feel how sound can rewrite our emotional states.

Visitors are advised to enter at their own risk, as the organizers will not be held responsible for the outcomes of the experimental experience. Following its run in Ikebukuro, the exhibition is scheduled to tour to Nagoya PARCO (October 3 - November 15, 2026) and Shinsaibashi PARCO (December 5, 2026 - January 17, 2027), though dates are subject to change.

Event Details

• Event Title: Echoes of Thought Exhibition - Laboratory of Sound and Emotion
• Venue: Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 7F PARCO FACTORY
• Address: 1-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• Dates: June 26, 2026 - July 20, 2026
• Opening Hours: Undetermined
• Admission Fee: 1,500 JPY (tax included). Elementary school students and younger enter free (must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+).
• Organizer: PARCO Co., Ltd.
• Planning & Direction: YAMI Inc.

Admission Fee Notes

Children under elementary school age are admitted free but must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older. Visitors with a disability certificate are eligible for free admission for one caregiver, but the visitor themselves must pay the admission fee. Discounts and free admission may be available for PARCO members (Platinum rank for free entry, Regular to Gold rank for 100 JPY discount) and holders of specific Daimaru Matsuzakaya cards (shareholder benefits or esteemed customer cards). These benefits apply only once per person for same-day ticket purchases.

Access

Easily accessible on foot from JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station. Ikebukuro PARCO is directly connected to the station.

Those interested in attending should check the official event website for the latest information, including opening hours and any potential entry restrictions.