37 vendors at Pearlridge Center (downtown) in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. Located above Longs Drugs and in the Hallmark wing, the Kawaii Friends Fair is a great indoor craft fair with carpeting, free shared parking, convenient restroom, no admission fee, and good air-conditioning! There was a map on their Instagram page - that showed which vendor would be there both days, and which ones would be there just Saturday (7.25.26) or just Sunday (7.26.26). They're so organized! If you spend $10 or more at a vendor's booth, you can get a stamp on the Loyalty Card. Five stamps from different vendors gets you an entry into the drawing for great prizes! Local small businesses were selling handmade greeting cards, keyring, crocheted plushies, clothing, tote bags, jewelry, and more! I'm looking forward to their next event!

FAKE KNOCK OFF PRODUCTS…read more I came here because it seemed cool and the wannabe influencers on socmed said it had good products. Boy were they wrong. Pretty much EVERY single thing in these stores are obvious or well-hidden fakes and knockoffs. Nothing is official. Everything is dropshipped. Before Aliexpress stopped shipping to Hawaii, you could get all of this stuff for literal pennies. It's just dropshipped garbage that they're trying to pass off as quality toys or collectibles. DO NOT support this business filling our islands with cheap and unsafe knock offs. If anything, go on Aliexpress or Temu to buy their products at 5% of the price they're asking for in this store. Disgusting and disgraceful

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,

Uniquely Kawaii…read more.. That's what CAS Crafts & Collectibles is, located in Pearlridge Center this little kiosk cart is filled to the brim top to bottom with all thinks kawaii not just stationaries and accessories but plushies and decor. Pearlridge Center is filled with many places anime and Kpop though here they just seem to find items that aren't found anywhere else and at such great prices what a find to see items that are so special and makes my gift giving a breeze! What a find including some Line Friends items which is just the most difficult ones to find and they have it here yay!! My bestie have apparently discovered this place which I have known for quite some time but haven't had the chance to write a review but they certainly deserve the five stars for the selection and friendly staff who points out the matching item to pair with whatever direction I'm going and that's a ten star team! Thank you!

Super cute merchandise at a kiosk in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawaii…read more.. Strolling through Pearlridge Mall, I didn't expect to see Brown and Cony, but there they were... As angels together! How can I resist? Located between TJ Maxx and Macy's, this section of Pearlridge used to be called Downtown, but now, it's Wai Makai. I wasn't going to buy anything... Really... We had just finished breakfast and had time before lunch... CAS Crafts & Collectables has so many cute items - pens, stationary, keychains, plushies, etc. I actually found Brown and Choco pillows from Line Friends (the Korean version of Sanrio). I had to get the Brown plushie for my friend's birthday next month! She'll luv it!!! I don't want to show her the Brown and Cony angel plushies... There was only one... and it was priced lower than an online store (plus - avoid paying shipping)!!! It's also better to get items from this kiosk - rather than going to Korea to buy them! Haha! Come take a look! There are unique things here! ... and service was very friendly and helpful!

I am always on the hunt for educational toys that challenge my children. We just happened to walk…read moreby this store so I decided to check it out to see if they had any interesting toys. I was blown away by their selection. It's not a large store but it's jam packed with a variety of toys. They have a lot of great STEM items and toys for my older children (which is hard to find in most places). As for their prices, I feel like they are competitive with other retailors. This place is definitely a one stop shop for your toy needs!

On the search for a children's toy that my sister would approve of for her kids -- that's where…read moreThinker Things came into play! Located in Kahala Mall, this locally owned toy store has toys, books, games, and collectables with a focus on education. My nephew is growing out of his dinosaur phase, so it's not as easy as buying anything dino-related for him anymore. It was great being able to walk through and explore all the different educational toys. The planetarium projector is what caught my eye and would make an awesome gift. To be honest, when I came in - it was mostly young adults shopping for themselves... and we were all on the hunt for the same thing. Unfortunately for us, the Sonny Angels were sold out and they did not have any information on when they would get in another shipment. They did have a tons of smiski and calico critters --- which I know a lot of people are collecting nowadays. If you're looking for a gift for a young one in your life, or just doing some inner child healing - Thinker Toys has a great selection!

How sweet it is…read more.. What ever that gets your sugar high you're sure to find it here at Sugar Sugar and this Pearlridge location is definitely a lovely shop filled with all things sweet. With lots of clothing of all kinds what gets me here really are the accessories as they have so much to choose from from various bling jewelry to eye pillow (my newest obsession to relax) to stickers, mugs and keychains. The storefront somehow always draw me in even during visits I had no plans to shop it's the anticipation of what they have is fun and vibrant vibe, the staff here is cool and helpful for any questions that I may have but knowing that I'm able to find various unique items especially for gifting this is my go to place to find it and also for inspiration as well this Pearlridge Mauka location or near Macy's is a fun place to explore as this fun shop is sweet as sugar. Thank you!

Great place to find niche and unique clothing. My fiance always enjoy coming here and finding…read moreunique gifts for people. They have custom cards and stickers. We enjoy spending money here. Store is nicely organized and is very clean. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Give this place a try!

Once in awhile you'll come across a small business that has integrity and outstanding…read morecharacter..The Refinery is one of these rare businesses. I recently had an issue with a product that I had purchased. An amazing lady named Sarra reached out to me, and resolve my issue in the most outstanding way. She went out of her way to let me know that my concern was validated and taken seriously. She was courteous gracious and most understanding. In an world where social media dominates everything and everyone, I just wanted to take the time to give a shout out to Sarra and the Refinery team for their care and professionalism. it was my first time visiting this business and it certainly won't be my last. I highly recommend The Refinery for any unique gifts idea you may need in the future..it's an amazing company....

OMG what a cute store!! Rightly let, colorful, fun, and super super cute! They have everything from…read morestickers to bags to decorations to nicer gift items. I just want to come up with a reason to get stuff just because their selections are awesome. Super friendly staff and conveniently located right by the theater. I can't wait to come back and shop some more. Anybody's birthday coming up?

This place has only been on my radar for years and I finally stopped in about a month ago for the…read morefirst time. Let's just say my budget is probably glad it took so long! First, this is on base, so you do need base access, but you do not need to have military ID to make a purchase here. Now that the Trusted Traveler program has been reinstated as Honolulu moves into Tier 3, that can make it a little easier for non-military folks to get here if someone can sponsor you in the gate. This place is a more upscale alternative to the kinds of things you might find at the Stadium Swap Meet, ABC Stores, or similar. Great for gifts and home decor, similar to Soha Living. Not quite everything is locally made, but a significant proportion is. They carry a lot of my favorites - Nick Kuchar prints, Coco Moon for baby gifts, Bradley & Lily cards and notebooks, Pura Vida. The prices are what you'd pay anywhere else, and the money goes to support military-affiliated charities. They have some clothing, keiki stuff, holiday decor, jewelry, jams and jellies, kitchen/bar items, gifts. Hours are mostly mornings (9-1 many days), but they are also open Saturdays. They do close during Christmas/New Years, so keep that in mind if you need gifts. Parking is available right out front, and it's never been crowded when I've come.

Such an amazing place!! I seriously can't believe I have not heard about this place in the 2.5…read moreyears I have lived here. Amazing beach/hawaii/aloha themed stuff for not a bad price at all.

Shopping in Honolulu…read more.. A couple of years ago, I read Brian M.'s review (he was First to Review) and I never got a chance to go to this store. Recently, Donna O. wrote a review and reminded me that I wanted to take a look... Yes...Donna was the motivator! Itadakimasu (in Japanese language) means "Let's eat" or "I gratefully receive this food". That's where the ceramic bowls and tea cups come in. There's a wide variety of sizes, styles, and patterns at this cozy shop. There's also women's jackets, baby clothing, and t-shirts. The rechargeable, portable fans, key covers, lucky red envelopes, figurines, tote bags, and luggage tags caught my eye. Everything was so cute! I had to leave quickly before I bought everything! Service was friendly and helpful! The shared parking lot (with Anyplace Lounge and Texas Fujiyama) is free! All items are kawaii! Go check it out!

Did you know there's a cute small Japanese specialty shop in the McCully area? It's in the same…read moreparking lot as Anyplace Lounge and Texas Fujiyama on the right side of King street right after McCully Street but before Wiliwili Street. Not sure of name of the building but it could be still called the Bunmeido building. If you're driving by, you can easy miss seeing the shop unless you're happen to be walking in the area or aware of the little shop through their attendance at the Douglas Trade Show at the NBC. You've passed the shop if you are at the gas station or the McDonald's on the right. If you're into Pokemon, Tokoro, Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma. and all those cute Japanese characters this store is for you. They have a lot Japanese dish-ware, houseware, pretty foldable reusable bags, plushy, mugs, kitchen ware, products made in Japan or from Japan. After finding out their store location, it took several attempts to finally go on the day they are open. One time they were on a buying trip & another time I went on a closed day Monday! Finally I got it right and made a quick stop to see what else they may have. I found a cute light weight canvas Rilakkuma tote bag with shoulder strap which I'm still debating if I should give it as a gift or keep it myself. Ha ha. They seem to have new and unique products at every trade show. If you're not able to attend the trade show, this cute little shop is worth checking out if you're looking for an Japanese/Asian gift for someone or perhaps for yourself! Probably best to call before driving out there. They are open a few hours during the day and close on Sundays and Mondays.