30 years ago I remember seeing ornate beautiful dishes and lots of cds! now it seems they have a…read morefun, eclectic mix of stuff. there were practical things (like a veggie shredder & lots of tabi), cool postcards, clothing items & also displays by local artisans... which sort of gave it a gallery-like feel. we ended up purchasing an artisanal hoji-cha & an ear picker. LOL, had to get one.

We had some time to kill and so decided to peruse around Little Tokyo and stumbled upon this shop…read more They had a TON of fun Japanese gift items and decor like stationary, postcards, kitchenware, maneki nekos, origami paper, and so much more. They also had a lot of traditional items/supplies for tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimonos. I had fun looking through all the items as it brought me back to our summer in Japan. Apparently they have a long standing history in LA, having opened in 1946 after World War II. The shop occupies the site of the first Japanese-owned business in Los Angeles, circa 1890's. Pretty cool! I have a soft spot for everything animal shaped and soo.... I picked up a fun/odd felt tiger Christmas ornament, a cat pen, and a super cute bronze cat shaped spoon that hangs on the side of your cup. Did I need it? No.... but it's fun and makes me happy. Haha! Overall, great shop to browse around and find some unique gift items. They even wrap up your purchases in paper bags like they do in Japan. I LOVE IT!

Yummy blueberry matcha, and super cute trinkets to look at while youre waiting for your drink!…read more They also have a lot of fun drinks in the cooler if youre feeling adventurous

They had a nice store, and stuff inside, but they sadly did used some pre made matcha which isn't a…read moreplus, However it was good and did a on the go matcha can't go wrong. Staff are friendly and no big complaints.

Small, unassuming gift shop type store. We bought an affordable souvenir "Little Tokyo" tee here…read morebecause we just love this wonderful area and wanted a shirt to represent that love. Thrilled about this purchase and happy for the existence of this small business shop in DTLA. Come browse their stuff and support this cute spot.

Fun, cool, funky store in Little Tokyo. They have a bit of everything: home decor, nice, local…read moresouvenirs if you're looking for something cool, vinyl, clothes, music. The space is small, a tad tight quarters, but prices are decent and service is good, people working here are nice. More off the beaten path store with an eclectic mix of merchandise.

I've been coming here for over 10 years and still love browsing their selection. They carry so many…read morebeautiful handmade pieces, from plates and bowls to teapots - I almost never leave empty handed. This place is seriously such a gem if you love Japanese ceramics and tableware! It's also one of my favorite places to shop for unique gifts I don't see anywhere else

Great Japanese pottery shop specializing in Japanese plateware, bowls, match tea accessories,…read morechopsticks and many fine decorations for the home crafted with Japanese expertise. Fun shop to visit if you like all things Japanese!

very clean and very organized, enjoyed my visit. staff was very welcoming and hospitable.read more

really cute place! lots of variety in the merchandise and overall great vibe!! I recommend if youre…read morelooking for blind boxes

Maneki Neko is a Japanese specialty store (established in 2009) with three other locations in…read moreBurbank, Arcadia, and Brea. Maneki Neko also operates a sister concept store called CATCH Little Tokyo located on the third floor of Japanese Village Plaza. [Parking]: As long as there are no special events in Little Tokyo, the Aiso Parking Garage (101 Judge John Aiso St) is your best bet. [Selection]: The shop has transitioned from primarily selling traditional decor / ceramics / cosmetics (which the shop still carries but in a smaller section) to focusing mainly on plushies and blind boxes featuring IPs like Sanrio, Pokémon, and other Japanese anime. Even though an officially licensed Sanrio store is located next door, Maneki Neko still has an excellent selection of Sanrio items that you can't find at the next-door licensed Sanrio store. [Conclusion]: This is one of those shops where I can probably find a Sanrio plush that I am willing to buy as a gift. It is a perfect example of a thriving shop that has learned to adapt by keeping up with changing consumer tastes.

One of the bigger Maneki Neko that I've been to and once in awhile they have super bargain sales…read morehere. I don't think anything can ever beat the old Arcadia location when I got super cheap and nice cosmetics for around $1 (think Missha and Majolica Marjorca, but this only happened when things reopened after the lock down), but you can still find some good deals here. Similar to the Arcadia location, there's a mix of legitimate items here and a couple questionable, potentially bootleg items, so make sure you check and read the labels and compare prices online and the such. I like how this location plays into the culture and touristy-ness of the Little Tokyo with the daruma statue photo op in front and the pressed penny machine. I'm a sucker for pressed pennies, so this was nice. I've gotten super cheap sword props for cosplay, cute super cheap random character plushies and merchandise (think generic cats), and in an ocean of blind box slop shops in LT, I prefer Maneki Neko in comparison.

Nellita's Craft is an awesome community-based crafts store in Little Tokyo. They have a nice…read moreselection of items for stationery, embroidery, and more. The staff here, including the owner, are very welcome and friendly.

Visited Nellita's Craft a short while back and loved the local arts and craft shop. The owner…read moreRosalyn was there, and she was very friendly. I originally learned of the store from Rosalyn's mother whom we both volunteered at the LTSC not too far away in Little Tokyo. Great arts store in Little Tokyo with lots of fun goodies. I would recommend if you are in the area.

I moved into the area a few months ago and slowly I've been making my way into the small…read morebusinesses, I had seen this place on Yelp and thought it looked like a cute store to visit. I went in yesterday and there were 2 employees there, no one greeted me. It was silent and awkward as I was the only one in there. Also, the photos are from a few years ago and it looks like the aesthetics of the place had changed a bit from what I was expecting. They had a variety items from sage, to cards to clothes but nothing caught my eye.

Lovely store, sewers right on location, very cool. For sure stop in if you're in the area or make a…read morespecial trip like I do!

One of the only original shops left in Japanese Town. Now in Honda Plaza…read more Always check here first for any gifts you're looking for. There is an assortment of beautiful dishes, dolls and decorations

This is a small business run by Carol, the sweetest shop owner. We came on Christmas Eve to pick up…read moresome last minute gifts. We found the most beautiful platters and dishes with various designs. Craftsmanship was lovely and the prices were reasonable. The absolute best part was Carol's packaging and wrapping services. I will be back!

This gift shop is inside the Japanese Village Plaza. The shop is small but every inch of is covered…read morewith some sort of item. Need to be very careful when walking through the slim aisles. They had products in front of the store too. The store had all kinds of souvenir, gift, stationery type products. They also had good collection of kimonos. We actually bought couple of those from here. I found the prices decent, compared to what they in Japan. They were between $35-$85 depending on the type and fabric. The lady at the helm of the store was very hands off. She sat at the counter and just watched everyone. She did answer 1-2 questions we asked. Once we picked our stuff, she packed them in the bag and did the checkout.

This store has the cutest authentic Japanese goods and is a must visit if you're in the area. The…read moreemployees are always so kind, welcoming, and helpful. It's my favorite store in Little Tokyo!