In 2001 Bristolians felt that the music events which happened were not fully representative of their town. One event was planned originally and over 6 years numerous music events were put on including an event at Bristol's Motion nightclub and the first outdoor festival which was held in 2013 at Bristol's Castle Park.

Tokyo World is now the creation of years of experimentation and music events and began life as it's known now in 2014 at Eastville Park. House and techno music rules the event and it represents a large part of Bristol's musical history.