The closest thing to visiting Tokyo: this Japanese Village in Brooklyn just received a massive 50,000-square-foot expansion—with food, shopping, & live sumo wrestling

Japan Village, a sprawling cultural oasis nestled inside Brooklyn’s Industry City, has officially unveiled a massive 50,000-square-foot expansion. The venue has transitioned from a popular neighborhood food hall into a staggering 70,000-square-foot mega-destination dedicated to authentic food, shopping, and entertainment.

No jet lag. No draining your savings account. Just pure cultural immersion right on the Brooklyn waterfront.

A massive Japanese oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront

Located inside Industry City—the 6-million-square-foot creative business hub in Sunset Park—Japan Village spans two massive floors.

Following its recent 50,000-square-foot expansion, the space is meticulously designed to mirror the buzzing energy of Tokyo’s famous markets.

Beyond the incredible food and retail therapy, the massive expansion has allowed Japan Village to scale up its interactive community events.

Guests can step into a serene, intimate tea room for a traditional tea ceremony class led by a tea master, or head to Sew Mania for hands-on sewing workshops to craft everything from simple zipper pouches to authentic, reversible Japanese knot bags.

Depending on the week, you can even catch high-energy events like live outdoor sumo wrestling competitions right in the courtyard!

What to expect inside: 70,000 square feet of culture

With the new expansion fully open, the programming inside Japan Village is absolutely stacked. The layout seamlessly blends tactile retail with authentic culinary experiences:

• The Food Stalls: Grab casual, authentic street bites from local favorites like Gohei, Obentoyasan, Hachi, Handroll Bar, and Yamada
• Full-Service Restaurants: Sit down for a formal meal at Sushi Uesugi, the lively izakaya Waku Waku, or the sizzling yakiniku spot Gyuya
• Nightlife & Bars: Sing your heart out or grab a drink at Oldies or JTunes Karaoke
• Sunrise Mart: A massive, fully-stocked Japanese supermarket packed with authentic ingredients, fresh produce, sushi-grade fish, imported snacks, and regional condiments
• Panya Bakery & Cafe: Indulge in freshly baked Japanese breads like fluffy shokupan and savory curry pan, alongside premium matcha and specialty lattes
• Shops: Book Off, Daiso, Taro’s Origami, Haru Film

Owner Tony Yoshida stated:

[The goal of Japan Village is to] share everything we love about Japan with our local community in a fun and authentic way. Working with Industry City allows us to provide a space where anyone can immerse themselves in Japanese culture through traditional foods, interactive seminars, and family-friendly events.

The closest thing to visiting Tokyo: this Japanese Village in Brooklyn just received a massive 50,000-square-foot expansion—with food, shopping, & live sumo wrestling