Welcome to Japan Centre Group

Join us at Japan Centre Group!

Japan Centre Group Ltd was founded in 1976 with a suitcase full of Japanese books and a vision to serve the Japanese community in London.

Since then, we’ve grown into one of the largest and most influential Japanese retailers in the UK and Europe. We’ve expanded to offer a wide range of services, including a supermarket, bakery, deli, homeware, online shopping, and wholesale, along with popular ramen restaurants.

In July 2018, in partnership with Cool Japan Fund, we launched ICHIBA at Westfield London, the largest Japanese Food Hall in Europe.

In October 2020, we transformed our fine dining restaurant, Sakagura, into Heddon Yokocho, an old-school-style eatery specializing in regional ramen and Japanese soul food.

We are excited to invite passionate individuals to join the Japan Centre team. If you share our dedication to quality, customer service, and the celebration of Japanese culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Here are some of our amazing team member’s perks!

We’re a fun place to work ~ !!

Challenging targets - but rewarding benefits.
Fast paced. Interesting. Dynamic team.

At Japan Centre Group, we work hard - but we want you to be able to play hard too - We have some great social events & parties.
Takoyaki Tuesday - Wings Wednesday - many of our best ideas come from our colleagues - You’ll always be listened to if you have ideas that you want to share with us!
Everyday is a SALE day

Our colleagues can enjoy a massive 50% discount across our restaurants and 33% discount across our retail stores.
Did someone say Free lunch (or even dinner)?

Delicious Japanese food and drink for every shift for restaurant and retail colleagues.
We want you to be able to talk to our customers with confidence about our menu - that’s why large amounts of our dishes are available as colleague meals - So you can experience the delicious food for yourself and then wax lyrical to our guests.
Pensions enhancement

3% company contribution towards Now Pensions
Career Development

Lots of progression opportunities. Grow your career with us! Many of our Managers and Head Chefs joined us as Waiters/Runners and Kitchen Assistants.
Employee referral bonus scheme

You can get £150 for referring a regular colleague, and £300 for referring a Manager. There is no limit to how many people you can refer!
Guaranteed Birthday off

We give you a paid day off for your your birthday- so you can go out & enjoy with your family & friends!
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

(pro rata if you are part time)
Length of service awards

Extra holiday after every 1 year anniversary