I didn't give this place a five-star because I couldn't afford anything inside, but it's not their fault that I am poor :-)
If I could buy whatever I wanted in this store, I'd have to say it would have been the Tansu shelving made of Paulownia wood. For those unfamiliar with Tansu shelving, these are shelves staggered like stairs; the Japanese used them in their home to serve as shelves *and* stairs, an ingenious use of space. Cost of desired said Tansu? $2,500. Newp.
Picture of a typical Tansu at:
http://houseplansllc.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/photo_68_331_3-bkl-mills-kaidan-tansu1.png?w=370&h=300
Sannaka-West also had wonderful little wood platforms, scarves, sake vessels, water fountains, tables, chairs, zabuton (floor pillows), wine glasses and other trinkets I wish I could buy for our home, but in these times of recession, this store is just a mental note of future things to purchase.
The girl in the Kimono smiling at us was a really nice touch! I dont think I've ever been in a store that had a kimono-clad girl selling things other than food or drinks.
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