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4.5 (46 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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which translates from Japanese as "artist's workspace," is an artisan gallery featuring Japanese and Northwest fine crafts. KOBO Many Japanese crafts have a long history, and many of them make you feel emotional and artistic. Akabeko was famous even in my hometown It is a shop that brings back nostalgic memories and the joy of experiencing craft culture in America. Oh. . . Akabeko was here!

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Beverly W.

First I visited the smaller Kobo on E Roy which is near where I'm staying. I love the situation/location where the E Roy Kobo hides. For a small shop, I thought it close to being in Japan n was tickled to find a good buy. This bigger Kobo has of course more variety. I bought another gift here. I will definitely visit both Kobos on my next visit to SEA. I love that it has some old pieces to purchase.

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Mateo G.

Cute store in the international district. I think it's in the Japantown part, if I remember correctly. Pretty big, but kinda feels like a secret hole in the wall and has, what looks like, high quality items for sale. I think this is a great visiting location, or a good spot for a getting gifts for people so I recommend you stop by and see what they got.

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Mia P.

Beautiful store filled with Japanese art, jewelry, apparel, paper goods, and housewares. The selection is outstanding and many of the items are designer or locally designed. Just walking in it felt like a fancy art gallery, but it's much more relaxed in atmosphere. Picked up an adorable ninja owl tee shirt that was designed by a local artist and some unique greeting cards. The tee's were just too adorable. They have kids apparel too. Pretty much everything in this store was fabulous and it took a lot of shopping restraint to not buy one of everything. The jewelry was very minimalist and gorgeously designed. There were some unusual items under the glass counter, they even sold porcupine quills oddly enough. They have lots of good luck charms and little lucky cats. If you're in the Chinatown area check this store out, the art and decor are very pleasing to the eye. The ladies running the store were funny too.

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13 years ago

Filled with amazing Japanese gifts. I love looking around, everything is quality eye candy yet it's not overwhelming.

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Fun place! I really enjoy browsing here and buying the odd small gift. Prices vary widely.

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Part shop, part museum, part gallery, part bookstore, part history lesson - all locally owned, beautiful, unique and well worth a visit.

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