Japanese in London
Are you from Japan and living in London or someone seeking Japanese culture in the capital? Here you will find everything you need to know about Japan in London.
Japanese Population in London: Estimated 20,000
Main Area: Ealing, Totteridge, North West London
Embassy: 101-104, Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT, Ph: 020 7465 6500
Upcoming Events: September/October Japan Matsuri (Trafalgar Square) - celebration of Japanese culture.
Famous London Stranger: Naoka Mori (Actress) was born in Japan before moving to London when she was 12. She has been in a number of television shows/movies most notably Absolutely Fabulous, Spooks, Dr Who, Spice World, Hackers and in 2010 as Yoko Ono (another London Stranger) in Lennon Naked.
Japansese in London: The Japanese community in London has been around since the 1860's but grew in great numbers during the 1980's as Japansese companies expanded globally and sought a London based presence. The Japanese have influenced London in a variety of ways of cuisine and also in terms of horticulture, there are two gorgeous Japanese gardens situated at Kew Botantical Gardens and Holland Park.
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