On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, we will hold a special event “Discover Japan Fes” at the newly opened Appartement Hirai.

This is a big hands-on festival where you can fully enjoy traditional and modern Japanese culture together.

Eat, drink, play, and learn—all in one day.
Not only Oakhouse residents, but also your school friends, colleagues, or partners are very welcome.
Come and enjoy the “Discover Japan Fes” with all your five senses.

Event Information

Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Time: 14:00–17:00 (Doors open at 13:30)
Venue: Appartement Hirai (2-11-21 Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KhYF8vAE5E18kYHc6
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Please pay in cash at the entrance)

You will receive a ticket at the entrance. You can use this ticket for food, drinks, and experiences during the event.


To speed up check-in, please bring the exact amount.


Timetable

13:30–14:00:
Doors open / Check-in (Choose 2 battle contents first-come-first-served / Yukata reservation)

Main Stage Content

14:30–15:00:
Wanko Soba 60-Second Challenge (5 pairs, 10 people total) *First-come, reservation required

15:15–15:45:
Azuki Bean Picking Battle (3 pairs, 6 people total) *First-come, reservation required

16:00–16:30:
Hand-Push Sumo Battle (3 pairs, 6 people total) *First-come, reservation required

16:30–17:00:
DJ Time (Finale! Dance and free mingling)


★Experience Contents★

●Matcha Experience: Enjoy the aroma and taste of matcha you prepare yourself

●Takoyaki & Sushi Roll Making: Try it with your friends

●Yukata Try-On: Casual Japanese clothing experience with free rental

●Shuriken Throwing: Feel like a ninja

●Calligraphy Experience: Write your name in kanji

●Premium Canned Food Tasting Booth: Try a touch of luxury

●Japanese Food Booth & Snack Corner: Enjoy the taste of Japan

●Algerian Cuisine – A touch of cultural spice! Enjoy authentic flavors from Algeria!

●Drink Booth (Alcohol and Non-alcohol)

●DJ Japanese Dance Mix: A mix of tradition and club music

●60-Second Wanko Soba Battle: Test your speed and appetite

60-Second Soybean Picking Battle: Try your chopstick skills

●Hand-Push Sumo Battle: Wear sumo costumes and compete

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Yukata wearers: Please bring the following (required):
Men: T-shirt and shorts or leggings
Women: Tank top and shorts or leggings
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Important Notes (Please read carefully)
Oakhouse will take photos and videos during the event and may post them on official SNS or websites. Thank you for your understanding in advance.


How to Apply
Step 1: Download the Oakhouse app
App: https://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/app/?sm_tag=tDea6UYc

Step 2: Open the app and log in with the email and password you used to register as an Oakhouse member

Step 3: In the app, go to “Events,” choose the event you want to join, and press the Join button to complete your reservation

*New Oakhouse member registration:
https://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/om/register/?sm_tag=tDea6UYc