Matsuri Events

Daruma Otoshi

Daruma Otoshi is a traditional Japanese game played with a daruma doll made out of wood in five pieces, usually in bright colours such as blue, green, yellow, red. The game is played by using a small hammer to hit each of the coloured pieces, from bottom to the top, without letting the other pieces fall during the game.

Garapon

Garapon is a Japanese Lottery Machine. 'Gara' refers to the sound the machine makes while you are turning the handle, and 'Pon' describes a lottery ball coming out. Come and try your luck and see what prizes you can win. We will have prizes ranging from house points to sweets, plush and much more.

Gomu Gomu no Gatling Fury

Gomu Gomu no Gatling Fury is a high-speed festival game where you've got to stretch your reflexes to the absolute limit! Players must quickly catch on to the chaos, using lightning-fast hand-eye coordination to snatch falling batons before they hit the floor.

Iraira-Bou

Iraira-bou is an action-skill video game based on the classic tabletop buzz wire game, where players must guide a metal rod through a complex, moving maze. The objective is to navigate the entire course from start to finish within a strict time limit without ever touching the hazardous walls. If the player makes contact with the wire, the rod explodes, resulting in an immediate game over.

Kakigori

Beat the heat with a refreshing bowl of traditional Japanese Kakigori, featuring fluffy, snow-like shaved ice. Customize your treat with a vibrant selection of sweet, fruity syrups and top it off with a rich drizzle of creamy condensed milk. It is the ultimate cool, sweet, and comforting escape for a sunny day.

Katanuki

Katanuki literally means die cutting. It’s a common activity seen at Japanese festivals. (Very similar to the sugar cutting game you might have seen in the Squid Games series). We have some difficult Katanuki for you to get your hands on. They are coloured candy rectangles which you will need to carve using a toothpick. Images are already slightly carved out, in the shapes of an animal, star, a cherry blossom, etc., it’s your job to carve them out completely without breaking them.

Kendama

Kendama is the ultimate Japanese game to test your skills. It consists of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are all connected together by a string. There are many combinations for playing with the Kendama but the most traditional is played by tossing the ball into the air and attempting to catch it in the cups then on the stick point.

Kingyo Sukui

Using a scooper with a thin piece of paper as a net, you try to catch as many goldfish as you can before the thin paper breaks. House points are awarded for the amount of fishes scooped.

Kotatsu Lounge

On Saturday night; want a space to go and just sit and chill with friends? Then, the Kotatsu Lounge is the place for you. Unfortunately, no real kotatsu's will be available but we can provide tables and chairs, you might even get a blanket (if it's not too warm!). Like in previous years, Kokushu Sake Company will move from the main food court to the Kotatsu Lounge to provide some extra warmth and company. Games from the Matsuri will also be available to play.

Kyarotto o Sagase! (Where is Carrot?)

Kyarotto o sagase!? Where could Carrot be hiding? Like your old school treasure hunt, let us know where you think Carrot might be hiding in the world of One Piece. Put your name on a sticker and attach it to the board. If you succeed in finding Carrot, you'll surely be one step closer to finding the One Piece treasure!

Live Shamisen Performance - Strum-thing Special

Prepare to be bowled over as Alessandra Freeston takes the stage to pluck at your heartstrings with her masterfully dynamic Tsugaru shamisen play. Blending traditional Japanese storytelling with modern cinematic flair, this performance will confidently prove that she has no trouble fretting over the competition. Do not string yourself along—come see how this legendary three-stringed instrument can completely rock the house!

Live Taiko Performance - The Yamabiko Call

Prepare to be shaken to the core as Yamabiko, the elite performance group from Leicester Taiko, unleashes the primal power of traditional Japanese drumming. Channeling the mischievous energy of the mountain-echo spirit, this high-octane stage show perfectly blends stamina, choreographed movement, and roaring rhythms. Do not drop the beat—come feel a heart-stopping performance that will leave you completely gong-struck!

Omikuji

Small pieces of paper with a fortune written on them. These fortunes describe a blessing for a curse and just general life advice. You can keep your fortune or even tie it to the wish tree if you desire.

Pachinko

An authentic traditional Pachinko machine will be making its appearance at Toko this year. Come and have a go at a piece of Japanese history and culture.

Purikura

Want to make some lasting memories with your friends at Toko, why not try out our Purikura machine. Come take some photos, be as silly or as serious as you like, decorate them and print them for epic memories. Small charges for prints will apply.

Senbonbiki

Senbonbiki offers the chance to win various items such as snacks, toys, or sometimes house points. Prizes are attached to one end of a string while the other end is collected into bundles. You choose one string to pull. The item that moves at the other end is yours to keep. Like a lottery, senbonbiki is based on luck.

Shateki

All the fun of the festival with this traditional shooting game! Try your luck and put your shooing skills to the test. Knock down the cups to win.

Slam Dunk Net-su Shootout

Slam Dunk Net-su Shootout challenges players to channel their inner anime hero in a fiery, race-against-the-clock basketball challenge. Whether playing solo or head-to-head in 2-player mode, you must bring the heat and sink as many baskets as possible before the buzzer sounds. It is a high-energy test of speed and focus where you can either catch fire on the court or watch your victory dreams go up in smoke!

Somen Slider

Somen slider, also known as a nagashi somen slider 'flowing somen', is a traditional Japanese way to eat thin, cold somen noodles, served by letting them flow down a water-filled slide. Here at Toko we have our own somen slider; so come along and try to grab the items we put down the slide with chopstick before they reach the bottom. How would you rate your chopstick skills?

Superball Sukui

Just like Kingyo Sukui suki but with balls. Using a scooper with a thin piece of paper as a net, you try to catch as many rubber balls as you can before the paper breaks. House points are awarded for the balls you scoop.

Wanage

Wanage is the Japanese name for your good old festival favourite, the ring toss. Test out your throwing precision and capture yourself some lovely house points.

Whack-a-Kappa

Whack-a-Kappa is a chaotic festival game where players must test their reflexes against Japan's most famous water imp. Participants stand ready as a soft toy kappa is dropped down a pipe, waiting for the perfect moment to strike when it enters the designated 'smack zone.' You have to be quick on the draw to bag this beast—blink, and your green target will escape to freedom!

Wish Tree

You must have heard of a wishing well... well the wish tree is the Japanese alternative. Collect your fortune and make your wishes. Take them home or tie them to the tree. We sincerely wish you happiness and great fortune.

Yo-yo Tsuri

Yo-Yo Tsuri is a water balloon attached to a rubber string with a loop on the end, allowing it to be bounced like a yo-yo. The balloons and house points can be won by fishing them out of the water using a hook on a piece of paper.

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