East Pavilion World Trade Center
Booths
Sumo Booth
Sumo wrestling is a contact sport originating from Japan. It was initially a Shinto ritual dance dedicated to the gods but later developed into a form of entertainment.
This ancient practice will be simulated by putting up a sumo booth at the fairgrounds. There will be two participants for each match and they will be provided with sumo suits, protective gear and a sumo ring. A match is composed of three games between the two participants and the winner of the match is to be decided in a manner of best of three. There will be a referee and two assistants in the sumo ring in order to ensure the safety of the participants and also to ensure an exciting experience for the participants. There will be a waiting area for the participants to spend time while waiting for the other participants to finish. Each participant will be oriented in the waiting area about the mechanics of the game and they can also leave their shoes and belongings there for safekeeping.
Setsubun Ring Toss (Ogre-banishing Ring Toss)
Setsubun "Seasonal Division" is celebrated during the 3rd of February as part of the Spring Festival. The most common custom observed during the festival is the scattering of beans while shouting "Ogres out! Happiness in!" to chase away the evil spirits. This is usually done by the male head of the household.
In order to sabotage the festival, someone tried to summon an ogre but it got out of control. Help save the world from ogres by capturing some of them, who knows, maybe you'll even hit 'the big boss'.
AME LOVE SHRINE
Come and test where fate brings you with our very own AME Love Shrine! See if you'll find the right person for you soon. Follow where you heart brings you and walk to the other side!
DARTS BOOTH
The classic darts booth is back! Check how good your aim is as you try to pop the balloons for prizes! Think you're the best? See if you can hit our mystery prize!
FORTUNE BOOTH
People who want to get a quick glimpse of their fortunes can visit the Omikuji booth. Omikuji are fortune telling paper slips found at many shrines and temples. Predictions written on these paper slips are categorized under the following: 'dai-kichi' for excellent luck, 'kichi' for good luck, 'sue-kichi' for uncertain luck, 'sue-kyou' for uncertain misfortune, 'kyou' for misfortune and 'dai-kyou' for certain misfortune. These fortunes are picked at random.
From a container, the visitor will select one of the long sticks, the ends of which have numbers written on them. The visitor will hand the chosen stick to the person manning the booth, who will then pick an omikuji from the slot number that corresponds to that inscribed on the end of the stick. If the outcome is bad, the visitor must tie the piece of paper around one of the strings in one part of the booth and leave them there so that the bad fortune can be averted. However, if the visitor manages to get good fortune, they may take the paper with them and keep it or opt to tie it with the other fortunes for it to have a greater effect.
EMMA BOOTH
Want to send a message to the gods and deities? Write them on ema boards and hang them up! Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes on small wooden plaques called ema. The ema are left hanging up on the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. These boards are bought for various wishes, the common ones of which are for success in work, passing exams, marital bliss and health.
TAROT BOOTH
The Tarot-Reading Booth is back for another run this year! Let the cards tell you more about yourself and the situations you are in to better understand your future. Come and visit us; your destiny awaits
FOOD BOOTH
Craving for some Japanese treats? Then look no further and have a taste in the Food Booth! Grab a bite of the ever classic Onigiri. Relish the flavour of soft and delectable Mochi and Dango. Just do not forget to get a cup of Mint Tea to complete the meal! Served with a smile, you will surely be craving for more! Itadakimasu!
SPIRITED CAFE
Weary from your travels? Take a moment to rest at the Spirit Cafe, where all customers are more than welcome. Soothe your road-tired soul with a bowl of warm noodles and a cup of hot tea, and enjoy the atmosphere stimulated by our skillful hosts. Take the time to recharge while learning more about the folklore from which the cafe was inspired from, and when you have fully taken your repose, remember that the Spirit Cafe will always be there to welcome you back.