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Unique and versatile venue for events, inspired by Japan.

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:

Dining:

100

Boardroom:

Sq/ft:

6000.00

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Christmas party

Cocktail masterclass

Conference

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Corporate party

Corporate reception

Creative space

Engagement party

Exhibition

Fashion show

Film premiere

Leaving party

Meeting Rooms

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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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