Unique products that you can't find anywhere else in town. I love that there's a playing area for kids. The owner is so sweet and friendly

I went over to Circle Japan to get my sesame dressing in a large bottle which I can't find in normal grocery stores that big except in a gallon size for restaurants at a different Asian market. I want to point out that I only know of two pure Japanese grocery stores in Jacksonville, but I could be wrong. but the other is Ibizu. it is also on beach Boulevard and while a much larger store, I feel the prices are much higher and more touristy. Please come out and support the wonderful Tomoko who runs the store. She is always extremely gracious and thankful to have customers come by. Let's help her day go by quicker with some more business. She's got some hard to find items, including frozen and refrigerated items. read more

Finally we found a Japanese store we like! The main reason we went was for the Chu-Hi and they have some sake including yuzu sake. We bought some candy, gums, yakisoba, and tonkotsu ramen. The lady owner was very friendly and I can finally test a bit nihongo with her. Will be back for sure. read more

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I adore this hidden gem. Authentic Japanese store. They have frozen sushi meat, ramen to some great Japanese candy. The owner is always polite and helpful. We get some staples from here but it is always fun to look around and try a new sake or soda they have. Such a wonderful welcoming atmosphere. Super clean too. I wish there were more places like this. read more

What a wonderful gem.. a perfectly packed little Japanese store. First time visiting today and I dropped $120 in goodies/food, some of the stuff I haven't had since childhood. The store clerk/cashier was the most wonderful and kind person I've had the pleasure of purchasing items from in well over a decade. I'm sure to be back soon, you should visit too! read more

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My husband and I stopped by this great little store. The owner was super friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable. It was a little tight fit. We didn't eat at the cafe but the food and drinks we bought in the grocery store was delicious. One of the cutest things I've seen was the little kids area so parents could shop without kids continually saying "can I have that?" Check out my review on Unique Finds of Florida on Facebook. read more

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I've been to this store a few times. Having lived in Japan for a few years, this is my go to place if I need Japanese products. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. Place is clean but small. I highly recommend this place. Arigato Gozaimasu! read more

I love coming here. There is such a wide variety of Japanese products. I feel like I'm being transported back to my childhood (Hello Kitty and Doremon). Some items you can find in other stores, and some you can't. The owners are always polite and friendly. read more

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Transported to Japan as soon as I walk in. Fresh and frozen items galore. She makes fresh bread on Saturday but you have to get there early before it sales out! We love the Mochi, Japanese Soups, mayonaise and cookies. There's what nots and sake here too. I picked up a light cheesecake. Light as air. Sweetest owners ever and I enjoy coming here. GI see what they have and enjoy your visit! read more

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I just love this shop. It carries many cool items. Japanese owned, Japanese items. Tomoko, I believe she is the owner, is super duper friendly, so pleasant and helpful. Just her demeanor alone and being inside this shop makes me feel like I'm in Japan. I can listen to her talk all day...even if it's to the point she is cussing me out in Japanese telling me to leave because I've been there for hours. And I'm sure she'll still say it in a pleasant way. Come check out this place. It's super clean, well organized and tons of great Japanese items like Ramen, Sakes, Sweets & Snacks...and a whole lot more. Konnichiwa !!! read more

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A little corner convenience store that had everything Japanese we needed. The clerk/owner was very friendly and everything was easy to find.

I was so excited finally I came to this small nice Japanese super market. I am surprised Circle Japan does have lots of good sakes, like Kubota Manju and Dasai 23 Junmai. Usually I have to special order from internet, and now I can find them here in Japan Circle, how convenient! The store has a small area for kids to watch Japanese cartoon, some toys and books. I like the idea, at least can keep kids little busy while going grocery shopping. Next to the sake display area, you can find used Japanese books. If you can read Japanese, you may have chance to find some easy comics books to have some fun, or books are pretty old fashion from various categories. I read people's comments on Yelp, many people said Circle Japan is little pricy. After went to visit, I think the price is reasonable. If you compare the Asian markets in Jacksonville, FL or Savannah, GA, there is really nothing to complain about! For me, coming here is like visiting heaven. I picked some stupid snacks only for the weekend I could enjoy some Japanese taste at home. However, next time I will have a shopping list ready when I come! read more

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Super cute! Great stuff and the woman who owns the place is so sweet and kind! Can't wait to go again. Got great stuff and want to go again sometime. read more

Such a cool place with awesome authentic Japanese food & drinks. The sweet lady at the counter is always so kind and never skips a beat at giving the best customer service. Such an eclectic store with all kinds of items from sauces to shrimp tempura to cool Japanese gifts. read more

Tiny but mighty store. Wish there was more but everything they have is good and what you essentially need.

I love Circle Japan! It is my go-to for all Japanese foods and goods and I am so grateful to the lovely couple that owns this wonderful store. Aside from the most friendly and helpful customer service around, they stock all of my Japanese favorites. And found some new favorites here as well! LOL Thank you, thank you for keeping this Circle of Japan here in JAX. read more

Small shop with many varieties of Japanese eats and goods. Customer service is amazing. Very fortunate to find this little gem in JAX.

Friendly shop owner and a variety of things you won't find in your average Asian market. read more

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This cute little Japanese market is one of my favorites. I come to the store whenever we are in St Augustine. There are items unique to Japan. The owner is always very nice and helpful. read more

Many authentic snacks, teas, drinks, and food ingredients from Japan. They have things that I remember seeing around the convenience stores quite often there. The owner is also exceptionally kind. They have a little area for kids to enjoy while you shop as well. read more

Ok, going to be a long one. This place is special. We come here from time to time to stock up on Japanese products that CANNOT be found anywhere else. The owner is a nice Japanese lady who has been growing this place from the ground up for years. All products are made in Japan except for some of the beers and the chu-hi that are produced in Canada and the USA (legal licensing stuff). Yes Chu-Hi! It is a soft drink that is 6.5% alcohol. They have had it for years, in Japan, well before White Claw and other stuff popped up in the states. Huge sake selection, even plum wine with the plums on the bottom (must eat, is where the booze lives ). Cold black coffee in the can, assorted miso soups, curry's, candy's, green teas, rice, etc. Price? Pricey. However, you get what you pay for. Japan is not a cheap place to live, and its a long way to import the goods! If you have ever lived in Japan, have a Japanese family member or friend you must tell them about this place. They will forever be in your debt . read more

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Friendly atmosphere and staff. Nice selection of good. Great little piece of Japan in Jacksonville. Very kind woman behind the counter is helpful and was excited for us to practice our Japanese. We lived in Okinawa for 3 years and frequent this store when we are homesick for Okinawa. read more

LOVE THIS STORE!! If you are not familiar with Japanese food or drinks, don't be afraid to go in and ask questions. This store is clean and very well stocked. The staff is so awesome, super friendly and accommodating. They carry all kinda of premade food and snacks, drinks and toys even cooking items. My kids love anime and bought an anime cookbook to make things they have seen in shows. Circle Japan had ALL the ingredients needed, I looked all over, no other store carried everything we needed. I can't say enough about this AMAZING shop! LOVE IT! read more

This store has wonderful service and selection. It is clean and well organized with a great variety of dry, refrigerated, and frozen goods, as well as many snacks. If you've ever been to Japan, you'll feel transported right back when you walk in. I'll be back for sure to get more items, both staple items and new favorites. read more

I loved this shop. It's small but has a lot of Japanese food options. We were able to get peach sake, dango and natto. There is also a section of books in Japanese. The shopkeeper is super friendly and greets everyone. I will definitely be coming back to satisfy my konbini craving. read more

For anything and everything Japanese I go here. I have to call ahead for some items to check if they are in stock. The female cashier is the most adorable Japanese woman I have ever met. I enjoy speaking with her in my broken Japanese. She is always pleasure to talk to. read more

This is the most adorable and authentic Japanese shop! The owner is amazingly sweet and the shop is stocked with everything Japanese that you need! There's a small play area for kids with a tv playing Japanese cartoons. They have books, chopsticks, and tea accessories. All sorts of fun Japanese tchotchkes like erasers, character bells to attach to bags, chopsticks, beauty/bath products, frozen and refrigerated goods, a great variety of snacks and candies, and sake! Also you can order coffee/tea and pastries when available. The kind owner was fun to talk to and she even gave me a delicious red bean bun! Everything is "so Japan" in here! The hours are different than what YELP lists however, so save yourself the mistake as I made getting here too early on a Friday. I attached a photo of the hours. Definitely visit this place and get transported to Japan! read more

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It seems that they now have freshly baked an pan (bread with red bean paste inside), chocolate buns, and pigs in blankets on Saturdays as well. Hooray! I came here a few weeks ago and got some awesome Japanese stuff for the freezer: ready-made gyoza (although they do sell the dough so you can make it yourself), bite-sized mochi ice cream (comes in a variety pack of green tea, chocolate, and vanilla), and milk tea popsicle. When I came here this past weekend, there was a small gathering of Japanese customers drinking Japanese lattes and chatting. I ordered a green tea latte, which came with a cappuccino-style froth on top. Creamy and surprisingly good. I've never heard of green tea with milk. Tasty! read more

Wow a city that has a real Japanese Market - sweet! We were excited to come to JAX as Charleston does not have a Japanese Market. When I first walked in I knew I was in for a treat when I saw they had Chu Hi. They have them in a bottle which in my opinion are the best tasting Chu Hi's outside of Japan. We found so many fun things to take home. The owner was back home visiting Japan but left here husband to run things. He was super friendly and helpful. They have not only dry goods but also frozen items from Japan. Of course the prices reflect the fact they had to be shipped all the way to JAX but hey allot cheaper than a plane ticket! It was like being in Japan at a Family Mart with all the cool items to buy. I was impressed with the variety of items offered. Will be back next time I am in JAX to get my fix of Japan goods!!! read more

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I clearly see why this small, yet copious, Japanese Market was rated 5-Stars overall! I have been in this shopping center/strip many times before, however, I never knew this gem of a place was tucked away in the corner. You really cannot see it from the street, especially their store name because a tree hangs done in front and partially covers their store name. The first thing I noticed when entering the store was a play areas to the left for children. It had small tables, chairs, toys and playing on the TV was a Japanese children's show! The Japanese culture is so humble and caring, that instead of using the extra space for additional aisles of food in order to make more money, they think about the needs of their customers by ensuring they can shop without distractions. Very family oriented store. The second thing I noticed when walking in, is the cleanliness and organization of the store. As small as this store is (square footage), they have a pretty large variety of items, and I feel it's mainly due to the layout and organization of the store. They have hand-carry shopping baskets but no shopping carts that you push, and I see why. The shelf food looked and smelled fresh and nothing seemed outdated. They even have a freezer full of seafood you wouldn't see in other Asian stores. They have a nice sized, gender neutral bathroom that was so clean, it smelled like it had just been cleaned with bleach. It was so nice to see and hear my mom finally communicate in her native language since moving to Jacksonville with me. Of course, this is mom's new favorite "Asian" food market so we will be back frequently. So glad I found this place on Google, but my mom is even happier I found this place! read more

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This is the cutest little Japanese grocery store I've ever seen. I have a few Asian stores that I go to routinely but this one is truly centered around Japanese culture specifically. I've traveled to Japan in the past and have a few favorite foods that I absolutely loved. Specifically, I've been searching for Mochi ice cream forever and found it at the store. They have food, candy, beverages, as well as a freezer and frozen section. There's a small play area your children can play while you're shopping in the store. If you get there shortly after the store opens they do sell fresh baked Treats but unfortunately I have been unable to partake in them because they're always run out before I get there. The owner of the store is very sweet. I was looking for a specific candy in the store but they did not have it. She did however, help me look for some other things in the store. If you are looking for anything authentic Japanese be it food, household items, books, or anything else consider this place. I highly recommend it and I plan to return. The only downside is that this is a smaller store and there are a few items that I still can I find there specifically the Kit Kats in green tea flavor. read more

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What a cute little shop! The owner is also super friendly. My niece and I came in to check it out and browsed for a good 30 minutes. During that time, a few customers came and went- all of which knew exactly what they wanted. The shop is small, but there is a lot of items. From snacks to sake and everything in between. The prices are actually very reasonable and slightly cheaper than the bigger Asian markets I have been to. Next time, I will pick up a few more items that I would like to try. (We came from OP and were not heading back for a while, so we didn't get anything from the coolers.) read more

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This reminded me of walking into little market when I lived in Japan Great store with a broad affordable selection of unique to Japan items. Great folks who apparently ran it read more

Great atmosphere, friendly/ helpful staff. So many delicious options to choose from. Will be back again soon!

We love Circle Japan. Lovely owner and a great variety of Japanese foods and items. Take a moment and stop on by. Support this wonderful local business. read more

It's a small Japanese convenient store that also has a play corner for kids. I pretty much buy all of my ingredients for Asian dishes in this store. Most importantly... the Honey Butter Potato chips can be found here, but are also rare for they go out fast. The store owner is also very friendly. Plus, it's right next to the OMG cafe so you can get a boba drink AND some Japanese junk food. Hurray! read more

My friend told me about this place so I had to check it out. I also wanted to try the red bean buns that are made fresh daily. It was a little hard to find this place since it's located at the very end of a strip plaza with a tree partially blocking the front. The place is small but well organized. It also smelled clean and did not have that typical scent you would smell like in other Asian grocery stores. To the left is a little play area for kids to keep busy. Along the wall on the right side are plenty of books from Japan. They carry various Japanese products that you would not find in other Asian markets and the prices here seem much cheaper. You'll find items such as rice, seasonings, snacks, soups, drinks, candy and a variety of sake just to name a few. They also have a refrigerated and frozen section towards the back. The owner was very pleasant and helpful. I will definitely visit again but next time come a little earlier so I don't miss out on the amazing red bean buns I keep hearing about. You snooze, you lose. Sad face. read more

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With a son on the spectrum, there comes very specific interests. Such as an obsession with everything Japanese. That is how we found this wonderful place!!! The owner is so very sweet and patient!! She took her time chatting with my six year old and even came from behind the counter to give him a hug! We were able to get Japanese books, magazines, candy and toys!!! There is so much more there to see and try!! Oh and I was able to satisfy a vanilla crepe craving, too!!! read more

Spotlessly clean store with good variety. LOVE the owner, she is super sweet and helpful

This place is great! I honestly don't see places like this often, and it's exactly what you'd expect! Also the lady was so nice, even gave my son a candy because he was fussing. Its a great environment and you get what you need. read more

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