If you have even the slightest leanings towards being an otaku ie Japanese geekdom, you absolutely have to go to Hyper Japan Christmas this weekend. Even if you haven't, it's a wonderful day out anyway.
I went to the Spring Hyper Japan event in February, and it's the closest I've come to feeling like I was actually in Tokyo - the clothes (and that includes the visitors), the shops, the food, the games.
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| Me, S and a Panda |
There are street fashion shows, martial arts and technology displays, sushi workshops, sake tastings, music and film showings and even a cosplay parade.
Hyper Japan definitely tends towards the trendy side of Japan, although there is also traditional food, drink and even beautiful pottery.
The pictures I took will explain better. Just go and immerse yourself in Japanese culture!
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| The debut of Ittenbari Ramen |
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| Japanese sweets including Strawberry and Green Tea Mochi |
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| I have no idea |
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| Doki JapaneseTableware |
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| Gothic Lolita Cakes |
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| GODZILLA! |
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| Manga Books, Magazines, Fashion, Anime, J-Pop ... |
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| Okonomiyaki on a Stick! |
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| Gaming Arcade with the latest from Nintendo and Sega |
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| Freaky |
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| Street food stalls selling tempura, ramen, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, donburi and more |
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| Choco-Banana with sprinkles |
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| Bento goodies |
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| More Okonomiyaki and Tempura Prawns |
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| Gundam Madness |
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| Cookery demo and workshop |
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| Kakigori - Shaved Ice |
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| On Macarons |
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| KAWAII (^_^) |
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| Awards Ceremony |
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| The majestic Tony Tony Chopper from ONE PIECE |
Hyper Japan runs from this Friday to Sunday (23-25 November) at Earl's Court, London.
- Tickets are £12 here (on the Door £15)
- Late afternoon Ticket is £6 here (on the door £10)
- Guests are listed here.
- Stage Timetables here.
- Full Exhibitors list here, including my favourites Doki Tableware, Nintendo, TOEI, NHK, Tofu Cute and Japan Centre.
- Book for the Samurai Sword Workshop here.
- Book for the Sushi Workshop here.
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