What are Tokonatsu Panels?

Come along, take part and learn something new at one of the Tokonatsu panels!

Want to host your own panel?

Are you interested in sharing your wealth of knowledge and hosting you very own panel at Tokonatsu? That’s wonderful to hear! Head over to our registration page to submit your idea.

Click here to submit your own panel idea for Tokonatsu!

Further Questions & Queries

If you have any questions or would like to enquire about the panels at Tokonatsu, please feel free to email The Toko Retreat Team and we will try to answer as many questions as possible.

Event Attractions

	Elegant & Gothic Lolita Panel The History, The Mystery & The Mountains of Floof. The goal of this event is to educate the audience on the famous Japanese street fashion, Elegant and Gothic Lolita (EGL), and why it has continued to live on since its conception in the 1970s. It also works to help people interested in the fashion to feel more comfortable in taking those first steps to wear it, encouraging anyone, no matter their sex, gender, race, age, or religion, to 'be you and be embraced by the floof'. - Organised by CaptainLuckyDucky
	Felting Workshop One of the most popular crafting workshops at Toko, this is a chance to get your hands on every colour of fluff and slowly stab it into something wonderful! We have a theme for each workshop and will be on hand to help you go from “what on earth is this and how does it work?” to “wow look at this adorable creature I made!“. And we also have a large stock of loose felt for making whatever your heart desires. - Organised by Masschan & Catbutter
	Kimono Panel Discover the history and beauty of kimono in this hands-on workshop. Learn the differences between kimono and yukata, the layers involved in dressing, and how to tie an obi yourself. Then, join in as we all dress in kimono together and experience wearing this iconic garment firsthand. - Organised by Gadget
	Kumihimo Bracelets Workshop Kumihimo is a Japanese art form of braiding threads into cords and braids. Come along and learn how to make your teenage friendship bracelets - the Japanese way! - Organised by Mistress
	Martial Arts Panel Do you want to learn self defence? Do you dream of sweeping the leg? Come along to a demonstration of small weapons skills, fun distractions and useable self defence techniques. - Organised by DragonWolf
	Name That Anime Tune! Are you the kind of person who skips anime openings or endings? Hopefully not because that knowledge will prove extremely useful in this game! Stretch your memories to help reveal the origin of that theme that's on the tip of your tongue. Oooh! I know this.... where was it from again? - Organised by Foxy
	Origami Workshop Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper… So that is what we will do. Let's fold some paper, come along and try to fold some little boxes or maybe even lotus flowers, or just anything you like. Organised by TokoR
	Powerpoint Karaoke Is it an improv game? Is it nerd primal therapy? Is it a justification for unreasomnably large collection of silly pictures? Who cares, there are cupcakes to be won! All you need do is give a three minutes talk based on the slides we provide. What could possibly go wrong?
	Sake Panel (18+) For a small fee (which will be donated to our chosen charity this year - Mermaids), come and sample the wonderful variety of Sake provided by The Sake Events Company! Learn all about how it's made, the history, science and cultural significance of this traditional Japanese alcohol - Organised by Sam (The Sake Events Company)
	Sashiko Coasters Workshop A brief exploration of the traditional sashiko stictching method and you leave with a tea coaster. Entry fee may apply. Limited spaces available. More details coming soon. - Organised by Mistress
	Science Panel It’s not brain surgery but it is rocket science! Join for some simple rocket demos and rocket making. Whose will go the furthest? Whose will be the best design? Whose will be the best looking? Come learn the science of how to get back at gravity! - Organised by Draco Infernal
	Taiko Performance To finish off Tokonatsu we have also invited Yamabiko to perform a short piece for us at the closing ceremony on Sunday to thank you all for attending. - Organised by Yamabiko (Leicester Taiko)
	Taiko Workshop This year we will once again be welcoming back the amazing taiko drummers from Leicester Taiko. Their elite group of Taiko drummers, Yamabiko, will be hosting 2 workshops throughtout the weekend. So come along, show your support and even have a go at trying the drums first hand. - Organised by Yamabiko (Leicester Taiko)
	Tea Ceremony Panel Want to experience and learn about the ancient tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony? In this panel you will get to witness a simplified but still authentic tea ceremony and get to learn the basics so you to can perform it for your friends and family. - Organised by TokoR
	Welcome Panel First Timer? Regular that want to meet some new folk? Still confused after 20 years of attending? We got you covered at the Welcome Panel! It's an informal meeting with some staff who are happy to answer any questions you might have! - Organised by TokoR

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