Bread Market & Halloween at Hikarigaoka IMA
17 bakeries over one weekend, then face painting and a kids parade on Halloween Saturday. Everything happens at Hikari no Hiroba on the first floor.
Hikarigaoka IMA, the large shopping mall in Nerima Ward, is running an autumn program called IMA Pan Marche & HAPPY HALLOWEEN (IMAパンマルシェ＆HAPPY HALLOWEEN) from Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. It comes in two parts: a bakery market on the first weekend and Halloween activities for kids on the last day.
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The schedule at a glance
| Date | What | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | IMA Bread Market | 11:00–16:00 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | IMA Bread Market | 11:00–16:00 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Face painting | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | IMA-nyan Kids Parade | Starts at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 |
All of it takes place at Hikari no Hiroba (光の広場), the multi-purpose space on the first floor that the mall uses for most of its events.
IMA Bread Market (Oct 24–25)
The bread market is the main draw. The mall describes it as a gathering of well-known bakeries, including shops listed among Japan’s top-rated bakeries and ones that are popular on social media. Expect autumn-flavored limited items alongside each shop’s signature breads.
| Dates | Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–16:00 each day (some shops keep different hours) |
| Place | Hikari no Hiroba, 1F |
| Shops | 17 bakeries across the two days |
Which bakeries come on which day
Nine bakeries are there on both days. Four come only on Saturday and four only on Sunday.
| Bakery | Sat 10/24 | Sun 10/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Ginza Tsuki to Hana (銀座月と花) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boulanger Asanoya (ブランジェ浅野屋) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delifrance Hikarigaoka (デリフランス 光が丘店) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kawagoe Bakery Rakuraku (川越ベーカリー楽楽) | ✓ | ✓ |
| BROWN BUTTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| Imano Fruit Factory (イマノフルーツファクトリー) | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAIN MIZA | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAKERY HINATA | ✓ | ✓ |
| Setagaya Bread Market (せたがやブレッドマーケット) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Le Petit Mec | ✓ | — |
| Mogumogu Bakery (もぐもぐベーカリー) | ✓ | — |
| Mio Tesoro (ミオ・テゾーロ) | ✓ | — |
| Shinopan, natural-yeast steamed buns (天然酵母の蒸しパン屋 しのぱん) | ✓ | — |
| MIYATAYA BAGEL | — | ✓ |
| Masamoto (まさもと) | — | ✓ |
| Bakery Crepe (ベーカリークレープ) | — | ✓ |
| Boulangerie Avonlea (ブーランジェリーアボンリー) | — | ✓ |
English shop names are our own romanization. The Japanese name in brackets is the official one.
Halloween face painting (Oct 31)
On Halloween Saturday, professional artists do face painting at Hikari no Hiroba. You choose a design from the options on offer.
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–17:00 |
| Place | Hikari no Hiroba, 1F |
| Fee | ¥500 including tax |
| Payment | Cash only |
IMA-nyan Kids Parade (Oct 31)
IMA-nyan (IMAにゃん) is the mall’s official cat character. Kids walk through the mall together with IMA-nyan, say “Trick or treat!” and get sweets along the way.
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Start times | 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 |
| Meeting point | Hikari no Hiroba, 1F |
| Who can join | Children of elementary school age and younger |
| Capacity | First 50 children per run |
Places go first-come, first-served, so it makes sense to arrive at the meeting point a little early. The announcement does not say how to sign up or whether there is a fee, so check the official website for details closer to the day.
Venue and things to check before you go
| Venue | Hikarigaoka IMA (光が丘IMA) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5-1-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0072 |
| Event space | Hikari no Hiroba, 1F |
| Operator | Shintoshi Life Holdings Co., Ltd. |
| Official site | ima-hikarigaoka.jp |
- The announcement does not mention an entry fee for the bread market, nearby stations or parking. Look these up on the Hikarigaoka IMA official website.
- Some bakeries open for different hours from the 11:00–16:00 window, so popular items may sell out at different times.
- Content, dates and times may change, or events may be cancelled. Check the official site before heading out.
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FAQ
- Q. When is the IMA Bread Market?
- It runs on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 each day at Hikari no Hiroba on the first floor. Some shops keep different hours.
- Q. Are the same bakeries there on both days?
- No. Nine bakeries open on both days, four only on Saturday and four only on Sunday, for 17 shops in total.
- Q. How much is the Halloween face painting?
- It costs ¥500 including tax and is cash only. It runs on Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 to 17:00.
- Q. Who can join the IMA-nyan Kids Parade?
- Children of elementary school age and younger. Each of the three runs, starting at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, takes the first 50 children.
- Q. Is there an entry fee for the bread market?
- The announcement does not mention one. Check the official Hikarigaoka IMA website before you go.
Source: Hikarigaoka IMA press release (PR TIMES, October 9, 2026)