Awakened – Yōkai Haven offers guests the opportunity to partake in lost or dying experiences from Japan while being inspired by the Edo Period and Yōkai folklore. The concept strives to encourage face-to-face interactions while making socializing easy and helping to strengthen bonds and create new ones. With thought out sections, activities are always changing while still being easy to maintain. Most days, employees only help guide guests during their stay as the guests themselves entertain each other. Events like shows and festivals are held every so often to encourage guests to come back and plan for them. Visitors may also learn new skills at the workshop, eat traditional food in atmospheric settings, play unique rhythm games, or even rent a Nagaya room to use alone or with others.
However, Japan as a theme isn’t the only possibility. By using the concept of reawakening lost experiences, Yokai Haven’s layout and planning can be molded into many different experiences while still using the same core themes.
Overall, Yōkai Haven is entertainment like nothing seen before. With a feeling of purpose and community, it strives to connect and have meaningful opportunities and ideas guests can take with them.
Team members: Makenna Moody
