Join us for shamisen-based musical performances at Japan Centre Ichiba!
Enjoy beautiful musical arrangements played by Shamisen London, an independent group of musicians taught by professional Tsugaru Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa (一川 響).
Each set will last 20 minutes from 6:30pm and attendance is free of charge.
Everyone wants to get out of work and celebrate early this upcoming bank holiday, so why not start it with an extra special tipple from the rich sake-brewing region of Kyushu. With a special fair at Japan Centre Ichiba over the weekend, appreciating the wonderful range of uplifting and fruity notes that sake from the south of Japan deliver, drop by and sample some of the finest flavours and fragrances that the famous Japanese alcohol can offer. Find a favourite and you might come home with a bottle to savour over the long weekend, with exclusive offers up to 50% off.
Event running on Friday 24 May and Saturday 25 May, 3pm to 7pm.
Origami is the art of paper folding and has grown to include a fantastic array of designs.
Kids can learn how to fold something extraordinary for free at Japan Centre Ichiba's Origami Workshops in May and June. There will be two sessions at 11am and 1pm on the day, so be sure to register to avoid disappointment!
Wednesday 15 May & Wednesday 19 June dates available.
Visit us at Japan Centre Ichiba to find out more about the history of sake brewing methods and how it affects the difference in the taste of sake.
Our sake expert will explain the styles of production such as sokujo, yamahai, kimoto and bodaimoto which take place within the fermentation process. Tastings of various sake paired with nibbles will help widen your appreciation of Japanese sake rice wine.
Friday 21 June 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Japan Centre Ichiba. £20pp.
Love sushi but looking for vegan options? Join our hands-on sushi making masterclass to create various vegan sushi delights at home.
Wednesday 26 June 6:30 to 8:30pm at Japan Centre Ichiba. £45pp.
Join us for shamisen-based musical performances at Japan Centre Ichiba!
Enjoy beautiful musical arrangements played by Shamisen London, an independent group of musicians taught by professional Tsugaru Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa (一川 響).
Each set will last 20 minutes from 6:30pm and attendance is free of charge.
Chara-ben, bento box lunches with their contents arranged like cute and friendly characters, are a hit with adults and children alike.
Join us on this summer kids workshop with Kim on how to make the cutest character bento lunches. Tickets will include a take-home bento box as a gift. For children aged 6 or above. 6 yrs - 12 yrs with the supervision of a parent or guardian.
Wednesday 24 July 3:00 to 4:00pm at Japan Centre Ichiba. £18.00pp.
Treat yourself to exclusive sake every month by signing up to Japan Centre’s new sake subscription. Save 50% on standard delivery to England, Wales and Parts of Scotland with each order. You'll also have the chance to receive exciting rewards and earn loyalty points when you select the classic sake set.
At Japan Centre, only sell high quality and well cultivated grains, meaning you will only receive the best of the best with our rice subscription. Receive 20% off the Standard Delivery charge to England, Wales and parts of Scotland, as well as an additional 20% off every 3rd order - this is one service that makes everything a little more efficient and cost effective allowing you to save more money.
Sign up to Japan Centre Tea Subscription service to have your pick of our delicious and unique Japanese teas. We’ll reward you with a 30% off every 3rd order, so the longer you stay with us - the more money you’ll save. Your teas will also be delivered at 50% off the standard England, Wales and parts of Scotland delivery charge.
For an exciting discovery of Japan's finest and quirkiest snacking treats, subsribe to our Pop Culture Snack Box monthly subscription and get your first box free!
With a choice of 3 or 6 month subscriptions for Mini, Standard or Premium snack boxes, simply sign up to a preferred plan and enter promo code POPBOX at the checkout. You can also uniquely surprise your friends and family with our Pop Culture Gift Subscription and using the POPBOX promo code, receive their first box free too! Popular confectionery brands and rare regional and collaborative treats from Japan await your excited tastebuds each month, with a refreshing complementary drink and helpful leaflet detailing each product.
Subscribe before Friday 31 May 11:59pm to get the next month's snack box completely free.
With the weather improving and a chance to get out and about, now's the time to enjoy the delicious and healthy food and drink Japan has to offer! If you can't get enough of sushi that you're curious to get making your own, or you have a need for fragrant tea to lift you into summer, check out our wonderful range of selected sushi ingredients and green teas at up to 25% off. Our way of celebrating a nutritious and fulfilling love for these Japanese favourites.
Offer runs from Wednesday 15 May to Sunday 28 May 11:59pm.
