The East London Japanese Christmas market with live music, bonsai making and free entry

The Yokimono Japanese Market is back this year again in Dalston. The 2024 edition will run from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8 at The Factory.

The themed Christmas market will be packed with traders offering authentic dishes and homemade creations. These include ceramics, stationery, clothing, jewellery and more.

All the trinkets and art pieces you'll find are either made in Japan or produced by Japanese artists in London. As well as a wide variety of market stalls, there'll be live performances from Japanese musicians.

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Demonstrations will also take place, from bonsai making to Kimono dressing. The event is free to attend - you can get tickets here.

How to get there

The closest stations to The Factory are Dalston Kingsland Overground (4-minute walk), Dalston Junction Overground (9-minute walk) and Rectory Road (13-minute walk). You can also take buses 30, 38, 67, 76, 149, 236, 242, 243, 276, 277 and 488.

The Factory is located at 21-31 Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2DA.

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