Address

101-111 Kensington High Street,
London, W8 5SA

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 10:00–20:00
Sundays & Bank Holidays: 12:00–18:00

Please note our Christmas and New Year opening hours:

Thurs 24 Dec: 10.00-17.00
Fri 25 Dec: CLOSED
Sat 26 Dec: CLOSED
Sun 27 Dec: 12:00-18:00
Mon 28 Dec: 12:00-18:00
Thurs 31 Dec: 10.00-17.00
Fri 01 Jan: CLOSED

Admission is free

A small number of events require a participation fee

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What's On

Browse our exciting exhibitions and events programme, including talks, workshops and film screenings

Tradition/Rebellion: Read more
Beyond the realm of fashion: Read more
Building a sustainable future from an industrial past : Read more
Building a festival: Read more
Fighting Elegy: Read more
Japanese language session inspired by ‘Tradition/Rebellion’ : Read more

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Read & Watch

Discover stories from Japan through our video interviews, quick-reads, activity sheets and more

Movies without boundaries: the abstract world of Suzuki Seijun: Read more
Japan’s Coming-of-Age Day and why Kitakyushu stands out: Read more
Virtual reality: how virtual performers like Hatsune Miku redefined Japanese idols in the internet age : Read more
Beyond cuteness: exploring the layers of Japan’s kawaii culture: Read more
How Nadagogō became the heart of Japanese sake production: Read more
Interwoven: bamboo and daily life in Japan: Read more
Eating with the seasons in rural Japan: Read more
The tale of the cat in Japan: Read more
Bushidō, the way of the samurai warrior: between history and myth: Read more

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Visit

Japan House London is free, open to everyone, and conveniently located less than 100m from High Street Kensington station

How to get here: Read more
Discover our spaces: Read more

Eat & Drink

Pop in for a matcha latte or kissaten coffee, or stay for lunch, afternoon tea, cocktails or dinner, and experience Japanese flavours and hospitality

See all Eat & Drink options: Read more
Book a table at AKIRA Restaurant: Read more

Shop

Shop online or visit our Kensington High Street store to discover carefully curated items from Japan, each with its own story of craft or design

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Shop in store: Read more

Support Us

Through tailored, meaningful engagement, Japan House London builds enduring relationships with business, cultural and learning organizations

Become a corporate member: Read more