Japanese Gallery

Unparalleled place to find Japanese prints. Kind of jealous we don’t have the exact same one in Paris.
Went there to shop for a gift and I was really pleasantly surprised: all types of prices, styles, sizes. There’s something for everybody. Plus you get, of course, a certificate of authenticity with the print you purchase. I felt like a little child on a treasure hunt in a candy store.
Great customer service with good advices and knowledge on the subject in a friendly/​non-​pretentious mood. But the best thing is the variety they offer: from contemporary takes on prints to ancient masterpieces from Japanese masters.
If you’re into visual arts, prints and Japanese culture, this is definitely the place to find some treasures.
Can’t wait to go back, I have my eye on a few other Hokusai prints.

I love love LOVE this gallery!
I like ukiyo-​e prints already… but it is not often that you can find such a huge range of gorgeous prints outside of Japan! There are hundreds and hundreds of prints to look through, and they have a range of prices from £10 to several hundred pounds — although why do I always love the pricier ones?!
If you are looking for something in particular, it is worth speaking to the friendly staff. They have draws and draws filled with more prints downstairs. My husband and I spent some time with the staff looking for prints of Nara (and then I fell in love with an image of Edo-​period Shibuya… oops.)
If you buy one (or several) they have a good quality, speedy framing service too.

Oh my.
I cannot quite express how much I love the Japanese Gallery. I’ve never been a massive art fan — for one reason or another I struggled to find art which really resonated with me. Given that I spent a good hour and a half in the Japanese Gallery wide-​eyed and thumbing through pretty much every available print they have says it all.
The collection of ukiyo-​e prints is really something — generally broken down into different themes (wildlife, Kabuki, beauties, battles, landscapes, etc.). As well as this, the JG also offers more contemporary items such as film release posters (giant Totoro, anyone?), modern art pieces, and some animé cels. The downstairs section is small but houses larger pieces.
I’ll definitely be back here in the future — as well as wanting to buy everything, I found the staff to be really nice here. The sheer volume of items on sale makes it a great place to browse — highly recommended for something a little different!