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Japan Matsuri

To hold Japan Matsuri (Japan Festival) at Trafalgar Square, London in September or October. About 50,000 people attend the event.To engage in planting of cherry trees at locations throughout UK.

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Activities & Mission

To hold Japan Matsuri (Japan Festival) at Trafalgar Square, London in September or October. About 50,000 people attend the event.To engage in planting of cherry trees at locations throughout UK.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£232,642
Latest Expenditure
£276,956

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£232,642
£276,9560 / 100
2024
£166,041
£203,9280 / 20
2021
£33,538
£137,6640 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Japan Matsuri

What does Japan Matsuri do?

To hold Japan Matsuri (Japan Festival) at Trafalgar Square, London in September or October. About 50,000 people attend the event.To engage in planting of cherry trees at locations throughout UK.

How much income did Japan Matsuri report in 2025?

Japan Matsuri reported total income of £233k and reported expenditure of £277k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Japan Matsuri registered as a charity?

Japan Matsuri was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2013 as charity number 1150911. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Japan Matsuri?

Japan Matsuri is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Japan Matsuri operate?

Japan Matsuri operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Japan Matsuri a registered charity?

Yes — Japan Matsuri is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150911.

Details

Address
Flat 80
Clarence Gate Gardens
Glentworth Street
London
NW1 6QR
Registration Date
21 February 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033302
Charity Number
1150911

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Trustees

Hiroshi Kobayashi
JAPAN ASSOCIATION IN THE UK
Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in the UK
KEISAKU SANO
THE JAPAN SOCIETY

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