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Irasshaimase!

Welcome to Japan Centre Group!

Japan Centre began life in 1976 with a suitcase full of Japanese books and an idea to cater for the community of Japanese people living in London.  Japan Centre has since grown to become one of the largest and most influential Japanese retailers in London and Europe, with its new flagship store on Panton Street, and stores in Westfield Stratford City. 

Japan Centre now includes, Shoryu Ramen, a popular chain of ramen restaurants with 10 branches across London, Manchester and Oxford.  We also have our fine dining restaurant called Sakagura, a sake and steak dining experience in Heddon Street, Mayfair.

In July 2018, Japan Centre Group alongside Cool Japan Fund opened Ichiba, Europe’s largest Japanese food hall in Westfield London. Featuring, a dedicated Japanese bakery and cafe, foodhall, and hot food stations and bar.  

TAK TOKUMINE, CEO

I am excited to welcome you to the Japan Centre family and share with you my passion for Japanese foods, traditions and heritage from my hometown Fukuoka. 

Our Team

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Spencer Woollaston
Online Operations Manager
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Andy Cimatu
Area Head Chef
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Andrei Tudorie
General Manager
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Miki Ito
People Admin Assistant
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Lavina Richards
People and Payroll Support
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Wein Ng
People and Talent Assistant
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Francesco Stile
General Restaurant Manager
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Leticia Mosquera Vazquez
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Employee Benefits

  • We’re a fun place to work ~ !!

    Challenging targets - but rewarding benefits. Fast paced. Interesting Dynamic team. 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. At JCG/Shoryu/Ichiba - we work hard - but we want you to be able to play hard too - We have some great social events & parties - we even give you a paid day off for your your birthday - so you can go out & enjoy with your family & friends! 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!

  • Employee discount across Shoryu Ramen, Heddon Yokocho, Ichiba and Japan Centre

  • Free staff meal on duty for restaurant colleagues

  • Auto-enrollment pensions scheme

    3% contribution from Now Pensions

  • Perkbox

    Employees get discount from big brand retailers, and enter weekly competitions!

  • Enjoy Benefits

    Salary Sacrifice benefits. E.g. Save money on gym membership, nursery fees, Cycle to work scheme and more!

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