Dougu Matsuri is an annual festival held in October in Kappabashi, the wholesale district between Ueno and Asakusa that specialises in tools and kitchen supplies for the restaurant industry. Known affectionately as Tokyo's Kitchen Town, many shops here also welcome home cooks and the general public as you can also puchase items individually.
Over 100 stores will be participating in the event, where you’ll find great deals on cooking utensils, tableware, food samples and more. Those visiting on October 8 and 9 will be able to browse through a character bento exhibition at the Taito City Life-Long Learning Center from 10am to 5pm.
There's even cheerleading, drumming and kung fu performances on Monday October 9, along with a street parade at 12.30pm featuring the local elementary school brass band.