Came here because I went to the in in JapanTown. JapanTown definitely has a bigger selection, but…read morethis is still a cool spot for little knick knack collectibles and if you're a Manga fan, definitely check this out. Located inside Mitsuwa market to the left. Magazines, calendars and even stationary can be found. The women at the counter were nice and greeted us when we passed the counter. I wanted to buy some stuff, but had already spent enough in the SF location, so I decided to hold off until next time

Cute bookstore with little gifts and pens and notebooks. I saw a cute Sanrio pencil pouch I was…read moregoing to get but it was $30! lol. These tariffs are no joke and not worth the 30 bucks. Overall, it was nice to walk around and see the stuff. We didn't buy anything.

Maido at Santana Row is one of those stores I could spend way too much time in, and money! I…read morehappily did! If you love stationery, journaling, or planners, this place is such a great place. They have a great variety of pens, notebooks, stickers, and thoughtful little gifts, and I was especially excited to see that they even carry Hobonichi. Everything feels well curated and high quality, not overwhelming, just really fun to browse. The store itself is bright, clean, and inspiring, and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Whether you're into journaling, planning, or just want a unique gift, Maido is definitely worth stopping into. There was not much stafff around helping, I think only two people and they were both at the cash register, they weren't too talkative and didnt ask if we needed help, but im sure they would have if we asked, we just werent approached. Maybe they were short staffed that day.

Cute gifts store . Many Japanese style gifts are available here . Some old fashioned fountain pens…read more, birthday cards , key rings . Cute stuffed animals and collectibles. The store is not big but fully packed. Very organized. We don't have too many gift store like this in the west bay . The store location is right by Vally fair mall , West San Jose . Many customers and quite popular. Parking is not easy if you come in the weekend . There are couple paid parking structures in the same area. I usually either come on the weekdays or Saturday morning to avoid the crowds.

Nice selection, some stuff is cheaper than Miniso, others more expensive. They have Sanrio, Disney…read more(Lilo and Stitch), K-Pop (BTS). I came to buy star paper and have come here in the past to buy car air fresheners. There's lots of stationary, plushies, and cute stuff. Service staff was fine. I'd come here again to peruse and satisfy my inner child's itch for all things kawaii.

Hilltop Gifts, a home to K pop merchandise as well as other cute plushies and trinkets ranging from…read moreHello Kitty to cute little animals to toys for children. I've ordered online from Hilltop Gifts before when I was making little freebies for concerts, but today was the first time I've stopped by and it was such a treat getting to chat with the owner, Oliver. He's friendly, personable, and a great conversationalist. The prices here are pretty reasonable - a k pop poster cost me $3.50 and 3/$10 and there's a good variety of them to choose from. Overall, a great store to stop at if you're in the area. I'm sure you'll be able to find something.

I was in paper heaven walking into Kelly Paper! I came in shopping for textured stock for my…read morewedding stationery and I was very impressed with the selection. I had done my homework beforehand -- did some research on the brands that Kelly Paper carries, the available colors, weights, sizes, etc. -- and I was looking for Classic Crest or Linen papers. There were two full aisles, organized by weight and color and texture, of pretty papers for me to look through -- heaven, I tell you! You can buy samples of papers before you commit to a whole ream. I picked up a few pages of stocks I was interested in (each piece was, like, ten cents). As I approached the register, the super-nice clerk told me that I could just take them, because she knew that I would be back to buy a ream. Awesome :) It definitely helped to do some paper research beforehand. With their wide selection, Kelly Paper can be overwhelming, so have an idea of what you're looking for before going in. And usually, there would only be one or two people working, so you may not get the assistance you need. Their prices are cheaper than Paper Source (especially for the Stardream Papers); it's definitely worth checking out.

The variety is incomparable here. My husband and I bought our card stock, envelopes, and tissue…read morehere for our wedding invitations, and it worked out beautifully! They had the exact shade I was looking for in about 10 different kinds of paper! The staff was very helpful, the prices are amazing, and the choices were a dream. Thank you to our graphic designer friend who introduced us to this place. See you soon!

I needed to order a bunch of cards and found Paper Source. It was so easy to look through the cards…read moreand then purchase them. The cards arrived promptly and I was able to get them sent on time for birthdays! The communication was great and I knew when they were being sent so I could track them. And the prices were about what I'd expect for nicer cards.

This is a unique store for cards and gifts. It has many different types of paper and paper…read moreproducts. You can find special design to print your wedding invitation cards , programs , or any brochures you need . It has many unique gifts and collections of particular brands . It is more costly than an ordinary office supply . Quite enjoyable to browse around . They do have sales from time to time and can find the special gifts that you need .

Stopped in at Kogura before Shuei-Do, glad we did because the gift selection is fantastic…read more Store is meticulously organized and tidy, easy to navigate sections, and wise range of items. From books, housewares, toys, and ornate imported decorations, you'll definitely find things that will catch your eye for a reasonable price. Staff is professional and helpful. Highlight: Loved their collection of vintage South Bay business signs - ready to start building my own mini collection.

A great gift shop in Japan town full of Knick knacks and culturally relevant items. I went in…read morelooking for a gift and did not leave disappointed. Prices vary but you will definitely find something fun here and get some amazing service along the way.

I walked in on one of those fine days where your off and just strolling around at your leisure…read more I walked in just to peak and this place caught my attention quickly because of how curated the cards were on the wall. I went from a quick browse to walking in and staying a while. I browsed all the items and loved every inch of this store. It's a perfectly curated space. Every area has been well thought out and has a lot of different items for everyone. I didn't come in thinking I'd leave with anything but ended up finding a birthday gift a beautiful book about the ocean for a kiddo. I also found these tiny boxes that you turn and they play a classical song so that came with me too. I wanted to buy all the cards! I saw a woman walking around and let her know that her space was beautiful curated. She was very kind and I later learned she is the owner. She rung up my order and after asking if she had any wrapping for my book she found some leftover and wrapped up my gift. Gwen was very kind and has taken a lot of consideration on the items she displays at her store. They are beautiful and unique items in this store. I believe the price I paid was worth the unique value. There are signs posted to not take photos of the items inside the store so I couldn't get any while I was there but trust me the space is beautiful and the items one of a kind. I will definitely return and recommend anyone to come visit and find that unique gift for the special people in your life.

I absolutely love wondering through Letter Perfect…read more They have the greatest selection of cards. For all occasions. The owner is very personable and knows a bit about everything in the store. They have great small gifts and I can always find something. They are a tad expensive but what you get and the quality is worth it. Highly recommend stopping by Letter Perfect.

Popped in to Fanloli last weekend for a quick look around. I wanted to buy a cute packet of tissues…read morefor my purse that were Hello Kitty or Miffy-themed (I've been spending too much time on TikTok), but didn't find any. They did have lots of plushies, blind boxes, stickers, charms, and cute little doodads, all based on pop culture characters that are unrecognizable to me, with the exception of the famous kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Miffy. They also offer K-beauty products. This would be a good place to buy a gift for a young person.

I stoped by the Fanloli store in the Oakridge mall today to check it out. It's a cute Japanese…read morethemed store with tons of Sanrio items like plushies, school supplies, purse charms, bags, make up and hair accessories. They have a ton of Hello Kitty and friend's items. The store is very organized and items are displayed nicely. I loved all the Hello Kitty and My Melody plushies. Everything is so cute and colorful. I found a nice section of blind boxes. There are so many different ones to pick from. I decided to treat myself and get one. I chose Modusand/Sanrio character blind box. I've not seen this variety before. The one employee, working at that time, was so sweet. We were both reminiscing back to when we were kids and wished we could get anything Hello Kitty themed. Back then, they were hard to find. She helped me at the check out. It was a fast and pleasant experience. I'll definitely be back again soon.

I just had to stop myself from grabbing pens. There is a lot to choose from and if I don't control…read moremyself I shall be pen-niless (LOL). Typo is a stationary shop that is quirky and fun. I love the concept and the name and the vibe and the merch and just....everything!!!! It's a gift shop for anyone in your life including yourself - and mind you, it doesn't break the bank. They got paper, trinkets, and pens in different designs for the artist, doodler, dreamer and the writer. Get your pen on and start marching over there! Would be such a treat to see and shop on.

Sadly I've has 2 really disappointing experiences with This location…read more First time I came here there was nothing on the shelves. I couldn't tell if they were closing or just restocking. I assumed it was there restocking day and left. Today I was going to order online but the pictures nor descriptions give you a solid idea of what the planners look like inside. Thus the reason for the trip. I didn't want to order it online when I could look at it in person and purchase of the spot. But the store isn't open. The mall opens at 11am and supposedly this store is supposed to be open too. However it is now 12 mins past 11am (it will probably be 20+mins past once I actually post this review) and it doesn't looks like they are opening anytime soon. I rushed in from the peninsula just to get here around opening time. I keep observing people walking up to the sign and making comments that they are closed. Looks like there a quiet a few people disappointed that it's not open. It's almost 11:30 and still no one in sight. Unfortunately, this was a total waste of time and gas to come here since this was the only reason for me coming to the mall today.

We hadn't been to Japantown in San Jose before, but we regularly visit Japantown in San Francisco…read more Since we were going to be in San Jose anyway, we planned on walking through the neighborhood and I'm glad we did. It's just a few blocks, from what we saw and most of the stores and restaurants were closed on Sunday, but stumbling across Petite Galleria made it worthwhile. One of those nooks with barely more than a shadowbox-sized space, it reminded me of one - a tiny opening to a treasure trove of cuteness! Leeonnista was there to help show us items when we tried to point to the trinkets we were curious about and it was a bit comedic trying to direct her up and down, left and right - trying to communicate which particular item had caught our eyes, while dodging distractions. All the pieces were made by local artists and we ended up picking out two sketches and three pairs of earrings.

The Petite Galleria is such a great spot to find unique, handmade, quality goods. There is an…read moreincredible amount of variety for everyone-- artistic and practical items. Makes for a great gift or for a unique surprise!! Super well-decorated interior as well. The staff was very nice, so definitely talk to them if you're curious about anything.