A buzzing street of Thaniya known for Japanese community in Bangkok. (© iStock)
Japanese culture has a huge influence on Bangkok.
Apart from learning about Thai culture and cuisine, foreigners visiting the country can also explore many other Asian cultures, including Japanese. This offers a broader appeal, not just for food lovers but also for adventurers. For those seeking to experience the diversity of Japanese culture, without having to travel across the continent, Bangkok is home to some diverse neighbourhoods, where one can experience everything, from culture to cuisine.
According to statistics from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are 78,431 Japanese citizens residing in Thailand, as of October 2022. Therefore, a number of “Japanese Towns” have developed to meet the needs of the many Japanese people living in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area.
One such is…
