There are few Anime/Japanese Stationary stores on the island and JQ is one of them. It's one of my…read morego-to spots when I'm in town to buy collectibles or gifts for friends who love anime. Located inside a small plaza near Ala Moana (Piikoi st.) They share a private parking area with Cho Dangs Honolulu and Nijiya Market. They have a wide variety of items that changes constantly and something new available at the shop. Once you set your eyes on something rare, I recommend buying it instead of waiting because I guarantee you it will not be there the next time you visit. I also advise that the store can get really expensive because these are mostly imported goods from Japan. So spend wisely! Sales and discounts are also provided, but on rare occasions. The employees are also very helpful and nice. They will support your purchase just not your wallet (lol).

Very cool store with a lot of unique items that you can't find easily. The staff was friendly and…read morethe prices were reasonable.

My eye has been on this place for a few years and I have often visited whenever I was in town…read more Their selection of stationaries, incents, to clocks, and travel items were amazing. All curated for those with an eye of minimalism and simplicity. The prices here are fair as I feel that the quality really exceeds the average patron. I purchased a water bottle that has traversed the United States with me and has done well. A few incenses that smelled amazing and a few other items. The guy at the cash register was super friendly too. We had a small talk about mid century modern vibes and it was great to speak to someone that had a real good sense of the vibe I was trying to aim for.

I have been going to Mono for about a year to pick up my stationary and every day carry essentials…read more As someone who have been to Japan's largest station store Itoya and shopping around in the Bay Area, I have found many of my favorites for journaling, notes taking, drinkware, sun glasses and crafted canvas handbags. Owner is friendly and helpful to get you what you're looking for.

We needed a birthday card for a milestone birthday for a friend in Canada. Isabelle was extremely…read morepleasant & helpful! I like that the prices are affordable there is a good inventory. Did I mention they offer a huge selection of stickers? Love spending my money on a thoughtful local business.

The local place that celebrate…read more.. The Paperie is been in Kahala Mall and the place I go to browse regardless as this cute little shop is filled with so many cute items for everyone including our pets. I do love that they highlight the current event/holiday right when you walk in so that it filters out what you're most probably are looking for making it a great option to give someone or yourself as it was the Lunar New Year and finding various cards and Chinese horoscope is a great find though not easily keeping the whole set I didn't see the ones that I was looking for sadly. Did I say they have a lot...yup totes, plushies, various accessories and super cute decor this fun place does help to brighten our world with items that are fun and special this local biz is so inspiring and I appreciate the sparkle the help bring to our island. Thank you!

The perfect local gift store for all your holiday shopping needs...and all other gifting occasions…read morefor that matter. I stopped in on Small Business Saturday and found a couple of great small gifts for close friends. They have a great selection of local items that are sure to please. Service is always delightful and the decor is festive... no matter which holiday is just around the corner. A variety of price points makes this the ideal stop for something unique for that special someone.

Cute little boutique filled with everything you think you don't need but want!! lol! I can spend…read morehours here just going thru all their stationary, knick-knacks, self care items- just to name a few.

They were closed on a Saturday at 1:06PM without any sign or indication they were closed. Please…read moreupdate hours.

Super creative cards, etc - printed beautifully. There's even parking! Highly recommend!read more

The name just says it all!…read more The joy of brightening someone's moment is much easier with the help from Celebrations, here you'll find everything from cushioning grass to every size of cellophane bags with our without prints, kawaii or event bags with every color or ribbons to tie it all up. Very similar to the stationary shops in Japan Celebrations carry just about everything you need even some cute gifts as well. Decorate your gifts with washi tapes, stickers, stickers and more stickers kawaii and some with the celebrated event in kanji or get artsy with one or several of their many kinds of pens. Follow them on Instagram @celebrationshi for certainly any updates, inspirations or ideas as they do have classes as well. They also host a mini craft fair twice monthly and the next one is Saturday July 2nd from 9am to 2pm featuring local vendors is great...get inspired! Thank you!

Since the holidays have started I've been to Celebrations for almost every weekend LOL! It's been…read moremy go-to place to get all my holiday paper and craft goods. Lately I've had the privilege of interacting with (a possible new member of their team) a young cheerful young lady who has been just pleasant from the moment you walk in. She does an excellent job welcoming you and offering assistance as well as suggestions and ideas. Celebrations really is a great place to get unique Christmas wrapping paper as well as gift bags and small stationary gifts. If you're a frequent visitor you may want to invest in becoming a member of their Craft Club. It's good for a year and gives you great discounts and perks especially during graduation and the holiday seasons.

Sanrio surprises! There's a lot of Sanrio, Sailor Moon, and other fun anime merchandise. There's…read morerandom anime yukata, face masks, phone cases and yes, charms. I like their little collectibles and half the shop is a candy store. The pricing is to be expected for imported goods so expect it to be a little expensive but not many shops in Hawaii carry what they have. The cashier is always friendly and sometimes they do have a cute dog inside. Unfortunately the setup can be difficult to walk through because they have tubs of merchandise on the floor and tables. Just be careful not to knock anything over!

A hidden treasure! Lots of everything for a special gift(s). Located at the City Square Plaza in…read moreKalihi. Also, Judy's Shop. All various kinds of crack seed and treats. Check out the photos for more. Go check them out and you don't want to miss their specials,

One of our favorite shops at Ala Moana for all the kpop finds! My girls love spending their time…read moreand hard-earned money in here on posters, stickers and all the good finds.

This review is based solely on my experience with the staff during my visit today…read more I've shopped at Pink Box multiple times in the past and have never had any issues, which is why this experience was disappointing. My mom and I stopped in because she was looking for earrings. She had mentioned before that Pink Box has cute selections at reasonable prices, so we decided to browse. While she was looking at earrings and pointing out styles she liked, I was helping her look through them. For context, I don't even wear earrings since I have large gauges, so I wasn't shopping for myself in that section. Afterward, I moved over to the claw clips and was looking through some butterfly clips to see if they came in matching colors. A sales associate approached us and asked if we needed help. We politely said no thank you and continued browsing. What made us uncomfortable was that after that interaction, the employee remained very close to us and appeared to be watching us the entire time. When we moved to a different area, she followed. Whether intentional or not, it felt as though we were being monitored because she suspected we might steal something. My mom and I both noticed it, and it made the shopping experience uncomfortable. We are paying customers who have visited this store before and have never given anyone a reason to be suspicious of us. I understand that retail employees have a job to do, but there is a difference between being attentive and making customers feel like they're under surveillance. Unfortunately, because of that experience, we didn't feel welcome during our visit.

I love this mom-and-pop shop and I'm so sad they are closing. They have been around for as long as…read moreI can remember and always have the cutest designs. My kiddos enjoy all the cute merchandise. From the Jellycat stuffies, kawaii notebooks, pencils, rubber stamps, etc. I always look forward to the new t-shirt designs and really hope they relocate or sell online.

So many cute local items in this store! Long long time ago before Taj opened a store front they…read moreused to do pop ups all over, I can remember the days they had pop ups at Chaminade then they opened a store at Ala Moana and moved to ward. It's really sad that after all these many years Taj clubhouse will shut down for good. They are having a store sale now in preparation for closing. Shirts, bags, towels, blankets all will be a thing of a great past! Please go and support local. This store is tentatively getting ready to close on June 15. Always great service!

I can't express how much I love this place! Truly a hole in the wall mom and pop shop. Their…read morelocated in the Kaimuki area, follow your GPS and you'll enter a little parking lot you've probably never seen before. I visit their store anytime I need to stock up on Hawai'i themed note cards. Their designs work great for Thank Yous, Birthdays, and any Holiday occasion. The island feel is depicted in such a simple classic way that the people receiving these cards will feel the warmth and aloha you're sending them. They also do personalized prints in house as well, so if you want to customize and support a local business - this is the place!!

I visited Bradley & Lily this month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. I love…read moretheir stationery. The designs are really nice, the quality is good, and the prices are reasonable. However, the store looked like it had been neglected for a number of years. It was very messy. It seemed as if they had given up. It used to be a really cute, little store. However, it's extremely uninviting and doesn't make you want to spend time there. I might just order online going forward.