Despite the fact that it was mid-September, the forecast was for a very hot day for three consecutive weekends. I got information about the "Truck Festa TOKYO" to be held at Yoyogi Park, but I thought, "My child is not that interested in cars," and since there was no other place to go, I decided to go there by bicycle just to "check it out.

As a result, we got there at 10am and left the venue at 4pm. I enjoyed myself immensely from the opening to the finale!
It is difficult to summarize all the details, but we will try to introduce as many as possible in bullet points for your reference next year.

Workshops and hands-on experience
In the workshops, booths where visitors could have their paintings made into badges on the spot, booths where children could have their driver's licenses made to look just like the real thing, and booths where visitors could ride on the back of an actual truck to carry a cart loaded with cardboard boxes or experience a car collision (it was quite a shock even at only 5 km/h) were all popular. (Even at a speed of only 5 kilometers per hour, it was quite shocking. Among these, my 4-year-old daughter was most excited about the booth where she could actually experience the truck logistics process by riding in a small truck-type vehicle, loading and transporting designated cargo (vegetables, snacks, etc.), and then unloading the cargo at the shopping mall. The line was long first thing in the morning, but by about 2:00 p.m. it was empty.

Exhibitions
We were able to sit in the driver's seat of most of the vehicles, including super-large trucks, various police vehicles (the rarest being a yellow highway patrol car!), and Self-Defense Forces vehicles (some of which had hospital-grade surgery inside). ), Self-Defense Forces vehicles (some of which can perform hospital-like surgeries inside), and more.

Games and quizzes
At the booths of the various branches of the Tokyo Trucking Association, visitors were able to play free die-cutting, target practice, ring toss, and other games, and if they succeeded, they received candy and other prizes! At the company booths that were holding bingo competitions, rare novelty goods were the prizes.

Outdoor Stage
Various programs were held incessantly on the outdoor stage. During the time when we wanted to take a break for lunch, there were musical performances for children, and the university brass band and cheerleading squad added a lively atmosphere. Some of the seating areas were tented and fans were running, which made for a cooler viewing experience. Before the finale, a road sign bingo was held. I learned that there are so many kinds of road signs! I learned a lot.

There were also many kitchen car vendors, so we really had a full day of fun.
And by the time I left, my large eco-bag was stuffed with goodies and snacks from the booths! There were even plenty of souvenirs to take home.
This is an event that is sure to stick with anyone between the ages of 3 and 7, regardless of gender, but adults can also get excited about the vehicles that they don't usually get to see up close and personal!
Hopefully next year it will be a bit cooler, but heatstroke precautions are a must!