Nishi Market — Where Japan Meets West London

Nishi Market

When: August 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM (BST)

Where: Arch 156, Shepherd's Bush Market

Welcome to Nishi Market, our first community event celebrating the very best of everyday Japanese food, lifestyle, travel, and culture!

Come for the Japanese food and shopping. Stay for the talks and hands-on workshops.

Food & Drink

🍙 Sosaku Onigiri (Onigiri)

🐙 Chobo (Takoyaki)

🍞 Guchokipan (Bakery Goods inc. Melon Pan & Curry Bread)

🍚 Rice Factory (Japanese Snacks, Rice, Fruits)

🍨 Pedlars Pitstop (Homemade Ice Cream)

🍵 Tencha (Japanese Tea)

Lifestyle

🛍️Ki:ts (Lifestyle Goods)

🪢Tamakurya (Furoshiki)

🎨Noriko Nagaoka (Homemade Ceramics)

👗The Tone Collective (Vintage Fashion)

🎶Privacy Records (Vinyl Collection)

🎁 Connyz (Paper Craft & Boxes)

💍Mojocas (Accessories)

🏮Kata Ru (Paper Lanterns)

Workshops

For full details on this workshop and to secure your spot, please visit Best-Japanese.com.

Tickets are strictly limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

💐 Eiko: Flower Arrangement Workshop

Japanese Floral Design: Create your own Japanese-style wreath using fresh British flowers while learning the balance and grace of traditional design.

Reserve Your Place (14:30 - 15:00 Workshop)

Reserve Your Place (15:15 - 15:45 Workshop)

🍵Tencha: Japanese Premium Green Tea Tasting

Japanese Tea Tasting: Taste the best of Japan's spring tea harvest and learn essential kyusu brewing techniques through an immersive session of hot, cold, and ice-brewed tastings.

Reserve Your Place (Japanese Premium Green Tea Tasting Workshop)

🐦 Yukka: Origami Making Workshop

Traditional Origami: Explore the mindfulness and creativity of traditional Japanese origami by crafting an elegant lily or an iconic crane.

Reserve Your Place (Origami Lily Workshop Ticket)

Reserve Your Place (Origami Crane Workshop)

✈️ Travel Booth:

To book a free 15 minute session with our Japan travel experts who can provide travel inspiration and help you plan out an upcoming trip to Japan, please email us and let us know which timeslot you would like to reserve between 11am - 4pm.

Talk from :

🎤JET Alumni Association UK (Discussion with Q&A on Japan Experiences)

About Nishi Market

Nishi Market is Where Japan meets West London. This is our first event dedicated to both the Japanese community and anyone wanting to experience 'everyday Japan'. Those joining will be able to try out cultural workshops, opportunities for discovering new lifestyle goods, and enjoying authentic Japanese food and drink. For those looking for inspiration and help planning out your next Japan trip, especially for off the beaten path experiences, please check our Japan Travel booth.

Proudly Co-Organised by:

Best Japanese (Website: best-japanese.co.uk, Instagram: @best.japanese)

Sosaku Onigiri (Instagram: @sosakuonigiri)

Rina (Instagram: @mipiace___)

Please follow us for more information!

Find out more info or book your tickets on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nishi-market-tickets-1993074137397

📩 Get ESEA events in your inbox — subscribe to our free biweekly newsletter at novaesea.com/subscribe