Japan Fest Leicester
Get ready, Leicester! Japan FEST is coming this April and were just getting started! Join us at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium (Leicester Tigers Rugby Stadium) for a colourful celebration of Japanese culture, music, food, and creativity.
What to Expect (So Far!)
Stage Performances
* Thunderous taiko drumming from Leicester Taiko
* A lively Hatsune Miku tribute with DJ Manimal & Cersina
* Live J-Pop vibes from LeLe
* The elegant sounds of Aki Kitagawa on koto
* Special appearance by voice actor Brian Beacock
* Fascinating Japanese culture talks
* PLUS features on natto, sake, bonsai, and more!
Activities & Experiences
- Shogi
- Kimono try-on
- Sake tasting
- Japanese anime wrap cars
- Bonsai displaysand other surprises in the works!
Food & Drink
Get ready to feast at our Japanese street-food corner!
* Oishi takoyaki, yakisoba, gyoza, bubble tea
* Food of Japan Japanese curry, snacks, onigiri
Cosplay Parade
Whether you're iconic, adorable
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