Japan House London

Great exhibition showcasing many unique items from Japan. This place reminded me of my time in Tokyo. Highly recommend visiting as it is free entry and their matcha latte is tasty. You can purchase items from the store too, but keep in mind that it is quite pricey, e.g. over £200 for a ramen bowl.

I made a trip to Japan House to see the Looks Delicious! exhibition of food models. This was a rather fun exhibit which took about 30 minutes to enjoy. I also had a coffee from just inside the main entrance that was delicious and made with care. The shop has a beautifully curated selection of Japanese products. I really enjoyed my visit and will visit again next time I’m in the area.

Came into Japan House for drinks. Their matcha latte is popular. But waiting time to get the drinks is way too long. You can watch them make it like super slow motion. They can certainly be more efficient. The space is really nice though

Visited the Japan House this afternoon mainly for the Looks Delicious exhibition, and it was such an amazing experience. The food replicas on display just look so real and tempting. I kept wondering how they were made the whole time. Would definitely love to go to one of the food replicas workshop in Japan sometime in the near future. The exhibition is free and runs until early 2025, highly recommended!

A fascinating store of gorgeous Japanese items, though the prices were a bit eye-watering. :p There was a cute cafe too, as well as seats to sit down to take it all in. Worth popping into because you don't see much like this in London.

The Japan House is a strategic outward communication center established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in three cities around the world (Sao Paulo, Los Angeles, and London), and I think it is very good that there is a base where Japanese culture and products can be well communicated. Although I feel that the number of products is still a little small, it is still a place where one can fully appreciate the quality of Japanese products. People from London also feel free to come and take pictures with the Godzilla figures, and parents, children, and couples also enjoy themselves.

A gem in South Kensington right next to South Kensington high street tube station. The whole place is nice and clean just like in Japan. They sell different Made in Japan items, at high prices. You will learn about some Japanese culture. In the basement, there is an exhibition showcasing how Japanese design comes into existence. The toilets are top notch. They have exactly the same design as the ones from Japan. You don’t even need to wipe your bum. The whole world should use these type of outlet. There is a Japanese restaurant on 1st floor. It seems very nice and expensive.

Visited the Japan House for the first time to see their exhibition about food replica. It was completely free and no need to make a reservation. Exhibition was amazing and interesting. It was very well made and also beautiful! The staff was caring and kind too.

Great exhibition showcasing many unique items from Japan. This place reminded me of my time in Tokyo. Highly recommend visiting as it is free entry and their matcha latte is tasty. You can purchase items from the store too, but keep in mind that it is quite pricey, e.g. over £200 for a ramen bowl.

I made a trip to Japan House to see the Looks Delicious! exhibition of food models. This was a rather fun exhibit which took about 30 minutes to enjoy. I also had a coffee from just inside the main entrance that was delicious and made with care. The shop has a beautifully curated selection of Japanese products. I really enjoyed my visit and will visit again next time I’m in the area.

Came into Japan House for drinks. Their matcha latte is popular. But waiting time to get the drinks is way too long. You can watch them make it like super slow motion. They can certainly be more efficient. The space is really nice though

Visited the Japan House this afternoon mainly for the Looks Delicious exhibition, and it was such an amazing experience. The food replicas on display just look so real and tempting. I kept wondering how they were made the whole time. Would definitely love to go to one of the food replicas workshop in Japan sometime in the near future. The exhibition is free and runs until early 2025, highly recommended!

A fascinating store of gorgeous Japanese items, though the prices were a bit eye-watering. :p There was a cute cafe too, as well as seats to sit down to take it all in. Worth popping into because you don't see much like this in London.

The Japan House is a strategic outward communication center established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in three cities around the world (Sao Paulo, Los Angeles, and London), and I think it is very good that there is a base where Japanese culture and products can be well communicated. Although I feel that the number of products is still a little small, it is still a place where one can fully appreciate the quality of Japanese products. People from London also feel free to come and take pictures with the Godzilla figures, and parents, children, and couples also enjoy themselves.

A gem in South Kensington right next to South Kensington high street tube station. The whole place is nice and clean just like in Japan. They sell different Made in Japan items, at high prices. You will learn about some Japanese culture. In the basement, there is an exhibition showcasing how Japanese design comes into existence. The toilets are top notch. They have exactly the same design as the ones from Japan. You don’t even need to wipe your bum. The whole world should use these type of outlet. There is a Japanese restaurant on 1st floor. It seems very nice and expensive.

Visited the Japan House for the first time to see their exhibition about food replica. It was completely free and no need to make a reservation. Exhibition was amazing and interesting. It was very well made and also beautiful! The staff was caring and kind too.

Came here to see Design Museum Japan's eye-opening exhibition in London's Japan House. Small but haute design feel. Japan House in London has a nice cafe upstairs (and a high end restaurant too, open only for dinner). In the cafe you can have Japanese fruit jelly among other things. The whole place is so comfortable, airy, and filled with light. The toilet is a highlight. Japanese high tech toilet of course, nothing else. So many buttons!

This cultural store is "part of global initiative led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs" to show the "very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology." There are only 2 others stores in the world, in LA & São Paulo. Can buy wares, crafts, books, & technology. There is also an exhibit downstairs, travel information, a beverage and Japanese sweets counter by the front door & Akira Restaurant. Hours Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm Sun & bank holidays noon - 6pm Beverage & Sweets Counter Chestnut Pancake £3.50, Shobumochi £4, White Peach Mochi £1.85, Usagisan (bunny shape cake) £2 Akira Restaurant Tue-Sat Lunch noon - 3pm Afternoon Tea 2:30pm - 5pm Dinner 6pm - 11pm Reservations recommended and can be made on their website https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/eat/akira-restaurant/ Located -on the SE corner of Kensington High St & Derry St -on the east end of the block of High Street Kensington station (district line or circle line) -bus stops in front for bus#9, 23, 27, N9, N27 -4 minutes walk west of the SW corner of Kensington Gardens

This is the best place for ceremonial matcha in London. Plus, they have Oatly! Barista oat milk.

The Japan House is a good place to visit and I had the pleasure of going with my wife on our honeymoon and her birthday last month. It has a store and cafe on the main floor, the Akira restaurant upstairs, and a small museum downstairs. The exhibit is free but they require you to give them your bags unlike other sites and museums. The current exhibit is Symbiosis: Living Island which is an art project about the island of Inujima. The highlight of the Japan House to me is actually the toilets which are very futuristic.

A little piece of Japan on High Street Kensington. Not only is this a retail store of all things Japan, but there is food and a travel agent specializing in Japanese tours. Hubby and I loved looking at all of the Japanese wares, but the prices are pricy.

Wonderful place to see Japanese wares. I came for the Shokunin even with Kaikado and it was simply amazing! I am at awe for the craftsmanship.

Japan House London appears to be a showcase of Japanese culture run by the country's tourism board. On the main floor appears to be a gallery of Japanese artifacts showcasing the best of their culture. Attached is a very decent sushi restaurant. During my visit, in the basement was an immersive and interaction exhibit about both urban and provincial life in Japan. The Urban section was a panoramic trippy video of dense apartment living and subways juxtaposed with sounds of nature. The Provincial section was a focus on traditional Japanese toys and games, still enhanced with some technological flair. Be sure to check out the toilet in the facility as it features none other than the best in "happy seat" technology - a toilet that opens and closes on its own, with a heated seat, and of course the iconic washlet feature that will have you leaving happy top to bottom!

Had a very unique experience at Akira at the Japan House! At first sight, you're amazed at the design of the themed restaurant which actually sits on top of what looked to be a store front. The food was very good, not only by taste but also by presentation. The waiters were very friendly and seemed to work together very efficiently to help out the table. My only downside from this experience was the wait time to sit! We kept being promised that we would be seated "in a few more minutes" every few minutes within a 30 minute wait time. We were the only group waiting. Nonetheless, the food was worth the wait and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good Japanese restaurant option.