Nippon Club

The Nippon Club is a private social club housed in a 21-story building on West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The structure contains a restaurant, banquet rooms, a ballroom, classrooms, and an art gallery for members and guests.

The club was founded in 1905 by Jokichi Takamine to provide a space for Japanese Americans and Japanese nationals living in New York. Over time it became an important gathering place connecting Japan and America during significant periods of cultural exchange.

The club hosts Japanese language classes and art exhibitions that visitors can experience throughout the year. These programs serve as a meeting point for people interested in learning about and sharing Japanese traditions.

Access to the club is typically limited to members, though the building is located on a busy Manhattan street where the exterior architecture can be viewed. Visitors interested in the interior can inquire about special events or guided tours that may be open to the public.

The building was designed with a distinctive architectural feature where the exterior incorporates elements referencing Manhattan's street grid and the diagonal path of Broadway. This design choice connects the structure visually to the urban landscape surrounding it in an unexpected way.

Location: Manhattan

Website: http://nipponclub.org

GPS coordinates: 40.76510,-73.97870

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05