After a massively successful campaign in Mumbai, Homegrown and Toki Suntory Whisky is taking 'One Night In Toki-O', the one-of-its-kind celebration of timeless Japanese culture, to New Delhi, the heart of the country. One Night in Toki-O New Delhi by the House of Suntory and Homegrown will take over a 6,000 sq. ft. shed in The Dhan Mill — Delhi’s next-gen culture and retail district. The festival reimagines the timelessness of Japanese culture through a fresh, contemporary, urban Indian lens, on April 12, World Record Store Day, as a nod to India and Japan's shared love for vinyl records.
A truly immersive nine-hour day-to-night celebration of Japanese culture — right in the heart of New Delhi — powered by Toki Suntory Whisky and curated by Homegrown, this one-of-a-kind festival blends music, art, design, food, and craftsmanship, offering an unforgettable tribute to the Japanese concept of 'toki', or 'time'.
Celebrating Japan’s iconic kissaten tearoom and vinyl bar culture, the festival features vinyl collective takeovers and hi-fi listening sessions from Genre Journal, Delhi’s first record bar presenting vinyl remixes alongside a curated cocktail menu; Pagal Record, a DIY vinyl store known for its eclectic collection; Digging In India, a nostalgic archive-turned-record store spotlighting rare Indian and South Asian music; Sound Redefined curating an immersive listening experience; and live music performances by Gauri, Sanil (FILM), Pavnii, KSC (Kunal Singh Chhabra), and Greybox, blending sounds from Afro-house and techno to experimental hip-hop influenced by Tokyo’s vibrant underground subcultures.
For the discerning gourmands, One Night in Toki-O offers two exclusive culinary pop-ups by Chef Adwait Anantwar of Inja, serving sandos inspired by his signature blend of Indian and Japanese flavours; and Ramen Donn Kunal Singh Dogra, serving authentic Japanese ramen and desserts with a delightful twist.
Attendees can also take part in a screen-printing workshop exploring hands-on traditional Japanese printing techniques by Art Curry; engage with a calligraphic installation by Man vs. Type rooted in play and curiosity, and an innovative textile art using ancient resist-dyeing techniques by Studio Medium; and acquire hip-hop inspired streetwear and experimental handcrafted garments from curated selections by Styl-o-label and Studio Medium.
From day to night, experience these one-of-its-kind vinyl collective takeovers, music performances, art installations, Japanese art studio, brand showcases, and a culinary takeover featuring exclusive menus by Delhi’s new-age Indo-Japanese fusion restaurants. This is Japan like you’ve never seen before — right in the heart of your city. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Japan’s ever-evolving cultural landscape at One Night in Toki-O — this time in New Delhi!
TL;DR:
One Night in Toki-O
Date: 12 April 2025
Time: 3 PM Onwards
Venue: The Dhan Mill, New Delhi
Tickets: ₹799 & ₹1,999 on District by Zomato
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