sakura-fair

Sakura Matsuri is Supported by the Embassy of Japan



On Saturday, 3rd May 2025, the second Sakura Fair, hosted by Nakayoshikai, will be held!

This is a charity market aimed at fundraising to continue the activities of Nakayoshikai, which works to prevent isolation and loneliness in child-rearing among Japanese residents in the UK and to preserve the Japanese language and culture.

This year’s Sakura Fair aims to raise £5,000 to support the operating costs of Nakayoshikai’s toddler group and the parents' group for children with mild developmental differences or school refusal.

Vendors will donate a portion of their sales to Nakayoshikai. Enjoy delicious Japanese food, play Japanese games, and support Nakayoshikai 🌸.



🎯 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025, 12:30–16:00

📍 Venue: Maeda Gakuen Finchley Kindergarten Garden

6 Hendon Ave, London N3 1UE

🎟 Admission Fee:

・Children: Free

・Adults: Advance £1.50 / On the day £2.50 (includes one tombola ticket)



👉 Purchase advance tickets here:

https://buytickets.at/nakayoshikai/1586520



🍽️ Vendor Information (Alphabetical Order, Titles Omitted)

Please note that details are subject to change.

・ATARIYA Japanese Food

・Fruit Mochi NANAKA Fruit Daifuku

・Gu Choki Pan Japanese Bread 🍞

・HanaMizuki London Japanese Accessories

・HIDEN Takoyaki 🐙

・Kichiya Cakes, Ice Cream

・KOMOREBI Chiffon Cake

・La petite poissonnerie (Purihiru Sister) Frozen Homemade Dried Fish, Mirin-marinated Fish 🐟

・OKASHI to Sweets Cakes 🍰 Cream Puffs, Dango 🍡 Taiyaki, Japanese Bread

・TokyoBites Onigirazu (Rice Sandwiches)

・TSUJIRI Sakura Matcha Latte, Matcha Latte, Warabi Mochi, Matcha Cookies, Tea

・Zen Musubi Onigiri 🍙, Rice Shakes



🌸🗺️ Click here for the Sakura Fair Map



📷 Click here for photos of vendor offerings

We are grateful to our wonderful vendors for their cooperation!



🎉 Fun Activities

Tombola: Admission tickets include one raffle ticket. Exciting prizes await!

🎮 Game Corner

・Super Ball Scooping, Face Painting: £5 for two activities

・Kendama, Beanbags, Origami: Free

Face painting will be handled by 3–4 people.

👘 Second-hand Sale Corner

Japanese character children clothing, shoes, dresses, costumes, toys, and more.

⚽️ Football Session by a Former Professional Footballer

🕒 14:30–15:00 / For Reception to Year 6

🖌Shodo Workshop

🕒 15:15〜16:00 ／ 14 families only

Check Instagram (@uk_nakayoshikai) for details!



At the first Sakura Fair in 2024, over 1,200 people attended and supported Nakayoshikai.

Due to the unexpectedly large turnout, all food sold out within 1.5 hours, leaving no food available for those who arrived after 1 pm. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.

For this second event, we have learned from the previous experience and are preparing food for an expected 2,000 attendees. With the ticketing system, we can accommodate more than 2,000 people if necessary.

Additionally, we are doubling the dining area, installing four portable toilets, and improving facilities compared to last time.

Popular activities such as games and face painting will return, along with the tombola!

We look forward to welcoming you to an even better Sakura Fair.



✅ Important Notes for Visitors

  • Due to recent security concerns, we will charge an admission fee, which includes one tombola ticket.

  • Outdoor market, rain or shine.

  • Portable toilets available.

  • No smoking, no pets allowed.

  • No rubbish bins provided. Please return any waste to the vendors or take it home with you.

  • Do not leave children unattended.

We are recruiting volunteers for the day.

If you are interested, please apply using the form below.

Volunteer Application https://forms.gle/r3BtShqBNzL3sL6FA