Located right by the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, this whimsical police box playfully nods to the neighborhood's association with owls, derived from the pun between 'Ikebukuro' and 'fukurō' (owl). Built in 2005, the structure's endearing look was synthesized from concepts illustrated by local school children, complete with two large window 'eyes' keeping watch over the plaza. Beyond its working duty as an active neighborhood safety post, the distinctive bird-like building serves as one of the area's most popular and unmistakable meeting spots. It offers visitors a delightful photo opportunity that captures Tokyo's talent for blending everyday civil infrastructure with playful character design.
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