Japan Fest's Aim
For the first time in Leicester, we will be holding an event in celebration of Japanese culture. This event is being meticulously crafted by passionate and motivated individuals to bring just a small taste of Japan to Leicester. Activities for this cultural event include Japanese arts and crafts, authentic handmade food, Japanese inspired drinks, performances, Activity areas, and anime plus much more with the hope that we can one, cater to the Japanese community and two, create an environment where the average person, no matter the age, can enjoy a day immersed in a culture which otherwise would be near impossible to engage with.
What to expect
Getting To Japan Fest Leicester
Japan FEST Leicester takes place at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester.
Postcode for Sat Nav: LE2 7TR
The venue is located around 15 minutes walk from Leicester railway station and is easily accessible from major roads including the M1, M69 and A6.
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By Train
Leicester Railway Station is approximately 15 minutes on foot from the stadium.
Directions from the station:
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Exit the station and turn right
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Cross the road and turn left onto Waterloo Way
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Continue uphill to Tigers Way
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The stadium will be directly ahead
Rail services are operated by East Midlands Railway, connecting Leicester with London, Sheffield, the East of England and the Midlands.
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By Car
If travelling by car, follow signs towards Leicester City Centre and then towards Welford Road Stadium.
The venue is easily accessible from:
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M1 Junction 21
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M69
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A6 (London Road)
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A5199
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A426
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A47
Parking
Parking is available at the Crumbie Car Park at the stadium. (Limited Spaces)
Typical prices:
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£2.50 per hour
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£5 for two hours
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£12.50 all day
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£12.50 overnight
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£6.50 discounted rate for NHS staff
Payment can be made on arrival.
Other Parking
NCP Welford Road Car Park
Welford Road, Leicester LE1 6RT
Approx. 10 minute walk
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Open 24 hours
Freemen’s Common Multi-Storey Car Park
Freemen’s Common, Leicester
Approx. 10–12 minute walk
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Around 550 parking spaces
King Power Stadium Car Park
Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL
Approx. 10–15 minute walk
Detailed Directions
For full driving directions from each route into Leicester, view the venue guide here:
EVENT LOCATION
PAST EVENTS
HOST
Otaku World Derby
Otaku World is passionate team that envisions bringing all anime and Japanese enthusiast together under one roof. Our first steps in achieving this was the opening of our anime store in Derby, it has proved very successful. Our second step towards our goal was the introduction of our anime event, Otaku Link.
Otaku Link’s foundation is built upon the idea of giving anime fans a place to relax and enjoy everything anime has to offer. We are different then other conventions as we have constructed the event in a way that promotes social interaction. Otaku Link is better described as an anime club, where attendees are actively engaged in activities based around Anime thus creating long lasting friendships and an inclusive community. We are now taking the third step in our adventure by incorporating the vast array of other parts of Japanese culture, this brings us to Japan Fest.