The Japan Edition
Every season has a story, This is our first.
Welcome to The Japan Edition, the first of our new Olympia Editions, exploring the cultures,creativity and experiences shapingwhat’s happening across Olympia.
This summer, join us at Olympia to celebrate Japanese creativity in all its forms. Art, food, music, fashion, design, music andculture. Inspired by the hidden gems of Tokyo and beyond, it's your chance to experience the very best of Japan, right here in West London.
hyper japan
The UK's largest Japanese festival is back!
Step into an immersive three-day celebration of Japanese culture, featuring everything from traditional Japanese arts and street food to the latest in anime, cosplay and gaming.
Curated art installations
Discover a trail of Japanese public art commissions, across Olympia. Follow the artist trail on arrival from Olympia Way and discover staircase takeovers, playful inflatables and overhead artworks that bring Japanese creativity into every corner. From high-profile cultural inspiration to emerging Japanese artists, each piece celebrates creativity.
activities in the square
Get hands-on in the Square, on level 2, with workshops inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and wellbeing, from kintsugi and maki-e to matcha with Wolves of Tokyo and shinrin-yoku, also known as Japanese forest bathing, around the Kyoto Garden at Holland Park.
COMING SOON
discover japanese flavours
Authentic Japanese at Wolves of Tokyo
Discover Wolves of Tokyo for weekday lunch bento boxes packed with sushi, sashimi, and yakitori. If you're dropping in just for drinks, experience signature creations like the "Letters to Tokyo" cocktail or a curated £30 Sake Discovery Flight.
Japanese-Inspired Dishes at Idalia
Discover seasonal Japanese flavours at Idalia with standout dishes like miso-crusted black cod and spice-flamed turbot with pickled daikon. Or for a sweeter experience , try their unique afternoon tea, packed with matcha-infused creations like exotic choux pastries and strawberry matcha cakes.
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