So yeah, just how much do you like your Japanese toys, and how much do you really want to pay for…read moreit? And is it really Japanese that you are looking for? It'll depend on your upbringing. I grew up amongst the Sogo 崇光, Mitsukoshi (三越), Yaohan (八佰伴), AEON and Seibu (西武) and had access to some really quality Japanese toys of the Showa (昭和) period. Did I grew up in Japan? No, I grew up in Hong Kong, and all I really wanted back then was a decent diecast KMB bus, the one that ran outside my childhood home on Jordan Road. I might've looked at all the Tomicas and Gundams, but none of those things really captured my imagination. That's why my parents bought me Legos instead. Fast forward to today. See, when your $dayjob have you run IT operations for a mid-sized company, you need a hobby that would help you majorly de-stress. For me, that implies building model kits, Lego sets, or travel. Oh, even better if it helps you remember your Hong Kong roots. I might run my plarail train sets, but those are MTR Plarail sets exclusive to HK. It also helps to have a wife who are understanding of your stress shedding hobby (she also love Re-ments). On the way to Toronto we made a stop in Mitsuwa (the US successor to Yaohan) in New Jersey and picked up a few Re-ments and F-Toys trade models before heading north. Me and the missus were driving around Markham looking at the mostly mediocre Chinese malls out there (seriously, how many travel agencies, herbal shops, restaurants, cellphone stores and "Korean" clothing stores do you really need?) during the snowstorm 2 weeks ago, and we came across Langham square, which is this kinda-premium shopping mall complete with free indoor parking (my wife loved that) and a T&T Supermarket, which was in total contrast to the other malls like Splendid China Tower (totally misnamed), which didn't even bother to shovel their parking lot. Maybe the name references the large snow bank walling up their parking lot on Steeles Street East. So why are local Chinese owned malls so keen to crib names from their more famous Hong Kong equivalents? Langham square was named after Langham place, which is this kinda-stylish vertical shopping mall that was located in the heart of Kowloon (fun fact: it was built by Hong Kong's infamous Urban Renewal Authority in an attempt to kill off the nearby Portland street red light district and gentrify the area - totally didn't work). This one was slightly different in that the area features some rather nice premium condos nearby (so if you came from the transit-shopping-podium-condo tower indoor complexes of Hong Kong's upper middle class, man, is this home-like to you). The mall features some of the same we saw all over Markham, while other stuff just seem like it can only exist here at this mall. A tax attorney. An IT consultant. The Markham equivalent of BlueRibbon (pre-prepped meals aiming towards a Cantonese palate). A maid agency. A social club. This seems a little more tailored towards the Crazy Asian Rich. And then my wife pointed out an anime store - those are a dime a dozen, probably selling some fake Pokemon merch painted in garish colors straight from Shenzhen. "Babe, this one is carrying TinyHK merchandise". WAIT, WHAT? So there are only 1 other place that I am aware that would sell you TinyHK diecast cars and models. It belongs to a shop that sells Airsoft guns located on the 2nd floor of Pacific Mall's "Culture walk" (or as I call it, Stereotype Central). I already bought an F-Toys model from them, and I was a bit put off by the owner's non-existent customer service skills. "Hi, may I help you?" Whoa. Is that the TinyHK mushroom hawker center model? And the price isn't too overly ridiculous (Canadian dollars, taxes included). See, I order TinyHK merch directly from HK, but the shipping is fairly atrocious. This store will sell me Tomicas and TinyHK diecast vehicles for a few bucks. "Hey, here's our card. If you order more than 100 USD we'll ship it stateside for free". Score and paydirt. So yeah, the quick and the easy - its a small storefront that is part-time staffed, they carry Tomicas, Re-ments and are an authorized TinyHK retailer. They also sell some other figurines, plushies and toys straight from Japan (so you won't see the same BS as all the other anime stores in Markham). Decent selection, pricing isn't too bad, and if you are a Honkie nerd (like me) you'll pretty much know what you're looking at and how much you want to buy. Definitely a stopover if you collect TinyHK or want that piece of collective memory from Hong Kong in your home. Seriously, they should just call this place "Yaohan". Us old school Honkies will totally get that.

Lots of miniature cars, food, and other miscellaneous toys, purses, bags…read more Friendly staff! Wifi: Mall. Loyalty: No.

Getting a tint applied on your vehicle can be nerve-wracking but Audio Heaven has you covered!…read more I researched several places and felt more comfortable with the conversations I had with Jeff and his son, along with the rave reviews on several websites. Getting an appointment at "my" convenience was a breeze, and Jeff walked around and inspected my vehicle prior to the process. He will notice any minor scratches or imperfections, and point them out. The waiting room is clean and comfy, with Netflix and free WiFi. The process took just under 2 hours. After the tint, Jeff walked around my vehicle, explaining the maintenance. You should leave the windows up for 5-7 days. There was a bit of a hazy coating on the windows, which Jeff said would disappear, and it did. My concerns were bubbles, but the tint was flawless! No bubbles found! He even introduced me to the team member who did the tint, and brought me behind the scenes to explain the process. I also received a call from Heather 6 days later to see if I was satisfied, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend Audio Heaven if you need a tint job. Jeff also installs dash cams, car audio, and other services.

Jeff and his crew are stand up guys! They did a great job on my window tints.. yelp reviews are…read morelegit about this place.. 5 stars 1000%! booked an appointment through the phone.. went in for service.. they explained the process to me and let me choose my tint option.. went to the designated customer waiting room with the cool painting in it.. admired the painting.. did some work on my laptop while waiting.. then boom! My car was upgraded in about an hour! Thanks Jeff and Team.. no more sunburns on my left arm anymore while driving!! Salute!

Nice Clean Downtown Richmond Hill Mall to spend Time, Next to Sheraton Hotel Event Center and City…read moreof Richmond Hill Offices. Now mostly a Food Court and Medical Offices like Richmond Hill Foot Clinic & Orthotics, Dental Office, Sleep Clinic, Fertility Clinic, TCM, Physio Therapy Clinic, AL-HAKIM Homeopathic Clinic & Pharmacy, Massage Therapy, laser Clinic, a few electronic and a Lovely Food Court. ++ 3 Levels of free underground parking.

My first time visiting the Shoppes of the Parkway feels like eons ago. My mom had a company…read moreChristmas party at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel. I joined her and gave my dad a break. It was a lot of fun. We won some sort of prize for dancing. I'm pretty sure it was more enthusiasm than skill. Recently, I dropped by this shopping centre a handful of times. I mainly visited the food court on the second floor where Cafe Mozaiko is located. I have done takeout every time. There are a handful of other eateries that I'd like to check out. There are places to sit down at the food court. It's bright, especially when the sun shines in. I frankly haven't shopped here. I know that there's a hair salon and phone store with accessories. I should check out the shopping in future, but I'm always doing takeout. I literally grab my food and go! I have always parked in front of the entrance facing East Beaver Creek Road. I've never had a problem finding parking. Parking outdoors requires using the stairs. Alternatively, there is underground parking where you can take the elevator. I haven't used the elevator, but I'm thankful that there is one, especially for those who need to use it. It is sad that there aren't a ton of businesses that are open. However, I enjoy hitting the food court and will be back soon. (395)

Two days ago I went into the store to try my boots but they were out of stock and they offered to…read moreorder and have it shipped to store or home (free delivery). I just got the email last night to pick up my order So fast, I wanted this boots before the weekend

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary !!…read more Great mall, with lots of brand name stores. No crowds to fight, lots of parking everywhere, what else can you ask for! This mall gets better and better.. worth to visit. Starbucks, Sporting life, Sport Chek, Lululemon, Gap, Best Buy Express, Claires, Tim Hortons, Indigo, Marshalls, Body Shop, Shoppers Drug Mart, Hudsons Bay and the list goes on.

My girlfriend was so excited and happy when her best friends and colleagues told her that her…read moreclothes made her look special, sharp, and beautiful when she attended several holiday parties. I appreciate your help in picking the best outfit for her. You are the best, she cannot wait to see you soon. Wishing you a wonderful holiday and a prosperous coming year

Rare items, imports, hip, fashionable, sexy and flaunting and the girls sure know their stuff…read more Large selection of casual to formal clothes that are hip to the attest fashion, but remain wearable day to day.

Don't be fooled by the name Don't be fooled by the location…read moreAs the name can wear many masquerades Don't expect the New Year's Eve ball to drop at the stroke of midnight But there is only one Times Square and it is not in Richmond Hill, Ontario This is the largest Asian shopping mall loaded with many Asian independent restaurants, bakeries, dentist, salons and shops - not franchise or nor chain in the Richmond Hill, Ontario area. Located at the intersection of Leslie and Highway 7 which is busy and parking can become problematic despite a parking lot is available on site. I came here for Dim Sum with my family and to attain some Asian baked goodies from a bakery. This mall is not design for youngsters to gather on weekends or after-school social.

Not a shopping Mall like Pacific Mall nor First Markham Place Mall. It's more like office. The…read moreexteriors do have restaurants which we went to Tasty Pot

Love this store, they have a lot of Korean mask, toner and cream…read more Loyalty programs which is very good

Kiokii and... is primarily a purveyor of Asian branded cosmetics and beauty. They mostly specialize…read morein products from Japan and Korea, making it a great alternative to Sukoshi Mart. They carry Cosrx, The Creme Shop, Etude House and the like. The prices were competitive too when I was comparing to the Korean grocery stores! They also have some non-beauty related products like plushies. Some of these looked like they were Disney Japan exclusives. I also saw an interesting posture helping plushies from Liveheart. When you're sitting at a desk, the plushie sits on your lap and prevents you from hunching over close to your screen. They even have structured arms that you can put your arms on top to prevent them from dangling. These were also Disney with Lotso and Baymax options! If you're a K-Pop fan, they carried BT21 care products like under-eye masks and lip balms. I also saw a lot of hair dyes that featured artists like Blackpink.

The strap ring of the leather bag fell off and Van.Y fixed it with their excellent craftsmanship…read more Highly recommend.