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Unique and versatile venue for events, inspired by Japan.

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Kensington, W8
The Space

Located on Kensington High Street is a stunning listed Art Deco building. The ground floor is a social retail space, offering a range of high quality Japanese goods and a coffee stand; on the first floor, there is a Japanese restaurant and a Tatami Room; and on the lower ground floor, a Gallery, a Hall and a Library. We provide a unique and prestigious backdrop for a variety of events, with an interior that has been transformed into a stunning contemporary space offering an ideal canvas to engage with clients and activate brands in an iconic setting. With a busy programme of exhibitions created in Japan that focuses on art , technology and design, which can be hired exclusively to enhance any event.

The spaces available for hire are suitable for a variety of events, ranging from drinks receptions for 170 guests, conferences for 140 or dinner for 100, to small boardroom meetings for 12 guests. Our diverse rooms are available for hire to organisations, bodies and companies whose activities support and promote Japanese culture, society and business.

The Tatami Room has a maximum capacity of eight guests for meetings. As per Japanese custom, shoes are to be removed before taking a seat in this room. 

The Library has a maximum capacity of 12 guests for boardroom style meetings. 

The Hall has a maximum capacity of 180 guests for a standing drinks reception. 

The Hall and Library are fully equipped with Ultra HD screens/projector - perfect for screenings,  presentations and branding opportunities.

All catering is externally provided – please ask us about our list of preferred suppliers. 

Venue Capacity
Standing:
200
Theatre:
140
Cabaret:
60
Dining:
100
Boardroom:
32
Sq/ft:
6000.00
Perfect For
Away day
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Cocktail masterclass
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Engagement party
Exhibition
Fashion show
Film premiere
Leaving party
Meeting Rooms
Networking
Product launch
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Tables & Chairs
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Cloakroom
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Accommodation
Breakout rooms
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Early access
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Technical
AV equipment
Hearing loop
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Video Conferencing
Wi-Fi
Bring your own DJ
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Recording
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