We love this store! It always has the cutest items to buy as gifts. We love the lei pattern items…read moreand all the holiday decor! Always super helpful/friendly cashiers as well!

Shopping in Kailua, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. We were strolling past this store when a cute little tote bag caught our eyes... We were drawn in by all of the colors, varieties of merchandise, and quality of goods. SoHa Living has several locations. This store is known for home decor, home furnishings, and souvenirs. Besides tote bags, we looked at earrings, hats, magnets, zippered pouches, pillows, shell necklaces, note cards, dishes, and more! Staff were busy with customers, so we really didn't interact with anyone. It's a great place to browse and purchase gifts!

BT21 fans this is the place…read more.. Cuteness is definitely found here along with fun stationeries and lots of hair accessories though this location in the Waimalu Plaza has the load of BT21 items I've ever seen in a single shop for its cozy size. Pink Box and N.Cat do share the same business as you see the sign on this store as well but it was nice to visit here as they do have slightly different merchandise from the other Kaneohe and Ala Moana location and with lots of free parking making it an easy stop to shop for various reasons...lol! They got great deals to bundle for multiple item purchases so if you're grabbing one for you grab one for someone and the service is very helpful if you're looking for a particular character or item. Thank you!

Thank you for my new friend Susan for getting me out of the house today. If not for her, I never…read morewould have discovered Pink Box. Not a large store, but they stock something for every taste. So many hair accessories, backpack accessories, stationery & pens, plushies and dolls for little and not-so-little girls! Wide variety of BTS items for everyone! While there, teenagers, tweens, millennials, gen-x-ers alike were browsing. The staff are very friendly and helpful. (I needed translation of something written in Korean.) And they didn't kick me out for taking a ton of photos. I expected to pay a lot for the items I chose, but the prices are very reasonable and some, were downright shockingly low!

We visited Miniso when they had their grand opening not too long ago, it was bigger than expected!…read moreWe usually go to the Pealridge location to purchase their tissue/wet wipe packets. To our surprise, we found out that this Ala Moana location carries it too! We love how there are also graphic t-shirts being sold, the quality seems good. I'm glad to see that there were many different items being sold! We saw stuffed animals, blind boxes, bags, makeup, tissues, wet wipe packets, jewelry box holders, snacks, drinks, phone stands, perfumes/car refresheners, travel related items, and a lot more. Definitely worth visiting! Along the visit, you might be like us, where we ended up making a purchase lol! There are a lot of useful items they sell here. I can definitely see it being useful for gifts, too. Prices aren't bad for the quality you get. We have bought products here at Miniso, and they have held up well for the price. They also have promotions time to time. If you open a Miniso account at the cashier register (no fees needed) and sign up with your phone number, you can accumulate points, which can get you coupons in the future to use! The staffs were really friendly and environment was organized -- that's always a bonus!

I came here looking for anything Chiikawa but was sadly disappointed. I thought that with it being…read moreonly a week since the store had their grand opening, the items would largely be the same as when they opened. Unfortunately, the entire Chiikawa display in the front was replaced by Stitch items. I was shocked that there were absolutely no Chiikawa items in the store at all. I wonder if it was just because everything completely sold out? It seems like they rotate the front display out frequently. It already changed from Stitch to One Piece. Other than that, this is kind of just your normal Miniso. Personally, nothing else in the store really appeals to me as it is just your usual character goods. I was really looking forward to the Chiikawa because there aren't many places to get it here. Anyone else remember when Miniso used to sell more useful home goods and had different but cute plushies? Good times.

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!

Ever since they closed their Mililani location, this location at pearlridge is unfortunately the…read morelast store standing. Located in Pearlridge Mauka, near Macys, this store is open 10 AM to 8 PM daily except on Sundays when they close at 6. They are an anime store, with a lot of inventory of toys, action figures, and other type of collectibles. They are on the more expensive side, but tbh honest what isn't? You may find a better deal at maybe animation magic upstairs but I feel like Mini Q has a better selection and is geared more towards anime. The workers there are also very nice and helpful. Just as a tip, I just call them to ask if they have what I want in their store or something equivalent. They offer good recommendations when possible and even suggested I check out Razor when they didn't have the item I wanted in stock.

First off, I have actually been shopping here since they first opened in Mililani Mauka. This…read morespecific issue only started when they moved to Pearlridge Mall. I was hesitant on posting this review, but unfortunately this certain situation keeps on happening and I am not going to stand for it anymore. Me and my partner frequently go to this shop whenever we are wondering the mall, and almost every time we have gone and shopped, we are almost ALWAYS being watched... it is very disturbing and disappointing seeing that it seems like they are profiling us. Things to note about us: my partner ALWAYS wears small fanny packs, and me, a purse that is closed at all times. We wear casual clothes, and yet, they continue to stare at us, and follow us around the store. Of course, we had NO INTENTIONS of stealing, and yet them watching us makes us feel like criminals. There should not be an excuse of the employees being "too shy" because this is inappropriate behavior, and again, makes me feel very uncomfortable, leading me to my next point. I will no longer shop here again. The amount of times we have caught employees literally WATCHING US is unacceptable, especially since I have previously worked retail myself, and am always frustrated with theft as well, but just choosing random people to watch without any actual ques or a real reason is just disgusting. There are things that you are trained to watch for when you work in retail, and it seems like there is a lack of that. It makes me sad because I loved your products and what you had to offer, but I am sorry, if I can't shop here without being watched like a hawk, then I can just take my business elsewhere. Please train your employees better and train them correctly on watching for theft in the right way. I hope no one else has to experience this. :(

Cute merchandise at a kiosk on the Ground Level of the NEX (Navy Exchange), Pearl Harbor, Honolulu,…read moreOahu, Hawaii... Everyone must pass by the kiosks at the lobby of the NEX. How can you resist looking at items as you walk by??? You don't need a Military ID to shop at the kiosks (and the food court)! I saw so many Sanrio characters such as Kuromi, My Melody, Pochacco, and Hello Kitty... PLUS, they were tanned! I also noticed a Hello Kitty purse and a bunny stress ball... too Kawaii!! There were no Cony (Line Friends) items... shucks! Well... I know where to find useful, foldable, reusable tote bags... and lanyards... and keychains, towels, t-shirts, backpacks, mugs, fans, bowls, plushies, wireless headphones, insulated tumblers, and luggage tags!

Cuteness galore…read more.. The lovely kiosk cart is located in the NEX Mall and you just can't miss the cuteness that loaded and filled from top to bottom. So much fun and happy items that makes you smile with all sorts of characters like Sanrio, Pokemon, and even some local cuties that are totes, accessories and lots of plushies the selection here are amazing with items that are hard to find elsewhere you're sure to find something that will make you smile. Prices are great as well and to find all these cute items in one area is the real deal and a find. Thank you!

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!

Shopping in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. I saw Irene's check-in, read her review, and looked at her photos... I just HAD TO go to Nanstar and Friends! This is a pop-up store on the ground level of Windward Mall, right next to Starbucks, and across the hallway from Big City Diner. It opened July of 2024 and will close in December 2024. All of our favorite characters are here: Hello Kitty, Cooky, Kuromi, Pochacco, etc. There are even pandas and seasonal Halloween items! We also saw Kissy merchandise and gift bags that are ready for gift-giving... not to mention plushies, key chains, stationary, jewelry, tote bags, etc. Service was helpful and efficient! The clerk said that they do craft fairs and other events, so be on the lookout! I'll have to return and bring my Christmas list! So many cute things!!!

The creative spot…read more.. When Nanstar has gathered their friends and open a spot in Windward Mall you're SO lucky!! I just happen to come across these lovelies on my way to another shop then the overwhelming kawaiiness overtook all reasoning to explore this shop that's filled with various gift sets and craft items at such great prices. Located yes in Windward Mall on the ground floor next to Starbucks you just can't miss it as the uniqueness is quite obvious how they displayed it all is very well thought out and as items starting to add up in my hands (which didn't take me very long) I need to leave lol! Items from Kissy has always been a personal favorite just love to see everyone's hard work displayed here at a store proudly for us to enjoy and shop. The staff packed my items in a super cute reusable red fabric crafted bag it's a place not to be missed for something that we all could use not found anywhere else. Thank you!