The Multi-Purpose Japan House Opens in London

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Open since last June in London, Japan House occupies three floors. A versatile space, it is defined by the use of essential elements from traditional Japanese decoration, like the tokonoma, this small raised alcove which houses the shop and the gallery. The space offers an immersive and sensory experience for visitors; to ensure authenticity, Japanese architects were employed to design the space.
There is a shop, a café, a bookstore and a bar. But it is the Akira restaurant, run by chef Akira Shimizu on the second floor, loyal to the trinity of cuisine (food, crockery and presentation) that stands out.
The Japan House is a project initiated by the Japanese government, throughout the year various events and exhibitions offering the opportunity to discover artists from the country will be staged. Other Japan Houses following a similar model also exist in Los Angeles and Sao Paulo.

©Lee Mawdsley

©Lee Mawdsley

©Lee Mawdsley

©Lee Mawdsley

Courtesy of Japan House London

©Lee Mawdsley
Japan House
101-111 Kensington High St, London W8 5SA
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