YOKIMONO JAPANESE MARKET in DALSTON

YOKIMONO JAPANESE MARKET -summer '25 in DALSTON

Discover the beauty of Japan — traditional and modern arts, crafts, food, and culture in one place!

YOKIMONO (よきもの, meaning “good things”) is a Japan-themed market and cultural event in East London. Enjoy artisan-made goods from Japan, handmade creations by Japanese artists, live music and dance, creative workshops, films, and more!

FREE ENTRY & FAMILY FRIENDLY.

Date & Time:

Sat 28th & Sun 29th JUNE 2025, 11am-6pm

📍Place: THE FACTORY 21-31 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, London E8 2DA (map)

Find out the latest information on the event instagram or facebook;

🐶Dogs on a lead also welcome.

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EVENT LINE-UP

< LIVE PERFORMANCES, DEMONSTRATIONS, FILMS & WORKSHOP*>

TIMETABLE

DAY 1 / 28th JUNE (SAT) 11am-6pm

12 noon: ZASHIKI WARASHI (Taiko Drumming and Japanese Flute Live Performance)

1pm: SOGETSU IKEBANA Flower Arrangement Workshop by Tara Khan

**Pre-booking

3pm: ZASHIKI WARASHI (Taiko Drumming and Japanese Flute Live Performance)

4pm: JAPANESE FILM CLUB Preview of Upcoming Films****

DAY 2 / 29th JUNE (SUN) 11am - 6pm

11am: WORKSHOP: Craft Your Own KITSUNE Fox Mask by painter SAKI

**Pre-booking

12pm: Bon Odori Japanese Folk Dance with Yasuna Higuma

1.30pm: JERO11 (Electric & Acoustic Shamisen Live Performance)

3pm: Bon Odori Japanese Folk Dance with Yasuna Higuma

4.30pm: JERO11 (Electric & Acoustic Shamisen Live Performance)

*The timetables of DAY 1 and DAY 2 may change prior to the event.

< WORKSHOPS & HOLISTIC MASSAGE* *>

🌸Sat 28th : 1pm: SOGETSU IKEBANA Flower Arrangement Workshop by Sogetsu Teacher Tara Khan (In Bloom wellbeing)

🦊Sun 29th 11am : Craft Your Own KITSUNE Fox Mask Workshop by painter SAKI

** WORKSHOP TICKETS can be purchased from from this eventbrite website. Please add your ticket(s) AFTER you select free entry ticket (limited availability).

SPA YOKIMONO - HOLISTIC MASSAGE 25 minutes taster sessions ***Pre-booking

🤲By Japanese thrapists Rina of Ainoaru Spa & Noriko Kenny at Pod 19 ACU E8 salon, inside THE FACTORY. Between 11am-6pm Sat 28 & Sun 29 June.

(More details: check this instagram page and pre-book via instagram or email ainoaruspa@gmail.com to pre-book sessions).

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< MARKET STALLS>

Savoury & Hot Food:

HIDEN (Takoyaki), Okonomi Heads (Okonomiyaki savoury pancakes), Otabé (Wagyu, trout & veg wholesome bento boxes / Day 1, Saturday only), Samurai Curry Rice (Japanese Curry / Day 2, Sunday only), Onigiri Yamada (Rice Balls & Chicken Karaage), Zen Musubi & Rice Burger Zen(Omusubi Rice Balls, Rice Burger & snacks ), Kanazawa Curry Bread (Japanese curry bread ), Gyoza MUI（Gyoza dumplings)

Sweets and Bread:

Nanaka (Fruit Mochi, Dango & Matcha Drinks), Tokyo Bakery (Japanese Pattiserie & Wagashi Sweets), SAKURA JUNCTION (Wagashi, traditonal vegan sweets), KICHIYA (Japanese cakes and ice cream), Gu Choki Pan (Japanese bakery, DAY 2, Sunday only)

Tea & Japanese Grocery:

Tencha (Japanese Tea & Teaware / Day 2, Sun only), Aktchen ( Japanese Fermented Food products)

Vintage Kimono: Furuki Yo-KIMONO Vintage

Ceramics : Ikuko Iwamoto (Day1 , Sat. only), 705xclay , Nyanko Pots, tabi Arts

Fashion accessories & Life Style Goods : ki:ts , Nimi Projects , Hanamizuki London, Wagumi, 3rd Diadem, Craft & Zen

Jewellery: Momocreatura , Kei Tominaga, Onomatopée, Mystic Forms, Sieces Glass (Day 1, Sat. only) Koneko London (Day 1, Sat .only)

Illustrations & paintings: Saki , Takako Copeland, Mizuki Doura

Ukiyoe & Old Woodblock Prints products: Ezen (Japanese Gallery in Angel) , Edo Art

Furoshiki Eco wrap: Tamakurya Boutique

Japanese Books, paper craft & stationery, : Sato Hisao , JP Books , Connyz Japan , Caravan

Clothing; Kaori Yastumoto , Wondrous Theatre, Amamama

Bonsai Plants: Tranquil Plants

*This list will be updated until the event date.

Please book your free entry tickets and workshop tickets can be purchased after your entry registration.

Find out the latest information and details of each traders and more images please check our event instagram or facebook.

We will be updating the list as soon as new participants are added.

YOKIMONO JAPANESE MARKET is curated and organised by FURUKI YO-KIMONO, a vintage kimono shop in the event venue THE FACTORY, in Hackney.