30 years ago I remember seeing ornate beautiful dishes and lots of cds! now it seems they have a…read morefun, eclectic mix of stuff. there were practical things (like a veggie shredder & lots of tabi), cool postcards, clothing items & also displays by local artisans... which sort of gave it a gallery-like feel. we ended up purchasing an artisanal hoji-cha & an ear picker. LOL, had to get one.

We had some time to kill and so decided to peruse around Little Tokyo and stumbled upon this shop…read more They had a TON of fun Japanese gift items and decor like stationary, postcards, kitchenware, maneki nekos, origami paper, and so much more. They also had a lot of traditional items/supplies for tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimonos. I had fun looking through all the items as it brought me back to our summer in Japan. Apparently they have a long standing history in LA, having opened in 1946 after World War II. The shop occupies the site of the first Japanese-owned business in Los Angeles, circa 1890's. Pretty cool! I have a soft spot for everything animal shaped and soo.... I picked up a fun/odd felt tiger Christmas ornament, a cat pen, and a super cute bronze cat shaped spoon that hangs on the side of your cup. Did I need it? No.... but it's fun and makes me happy. Haha! Overall, great shop to browse around and find some unique gift items. They even wrap up your purchases in paper bags like they do in Japan. I LOVE IT!

Came here with my family on Sunday 12/8 around 2pm, super cool gift shop, I made a purchase. The…read morewoman at the entrance was very nice. I was surprised when I stood at the front counter to pay for my item, the woman named Gloria was rude. She was wrapping a gift I believe, made eye contact and continued to wrap. Then I thought well maybe this isn't where you get rung up. I went ahead and asked and she said, "will the vintage crayons be all for you" in a rude and dismissive manner as if I were an inconvenience. She didn't say hello, smile, nothing; didn't make any effort to connect with a paying customer. I asked her nicely if this was her shop and she said no. Kinda ruined my experience up to that point. Good thing we were on our way out. Be more mindful of the people supporting your shop.

I really love this small boutique. Hidden in the heart of the Spring Arts Collective (2nd floor of…read morethe last bookstore), this place is dedicated to selling pieces from local artists (some of them have or have had galleries right on the spring arts collective). This place is sells stationary, post cards, prints, pens, pencils, and other cool knick knacks, including vintage cameras. You will find some of the most unique things here. It can be a little expensive, but the quality of the items make up for the price. I recently bought a map of california and now it has taken residence in my room, and I plan to go back again for another print that represents my love for Downtown, Los Angeles. Another cool things is that they have a vending machine that sells art pieces, pins and other items around the $5-20 price range if you want to check it out. If you are upstairs in the Last Bookstore, then definitely go here and check this place out.

The store's warm and inviting ambiance immediately caught my attention! The horse clothing rack was…read morea unique feature that piqued my interest and led me to explore the rest of the store. They have a lot of nick-nacks for sale, which I love! Their hats have original designs that I found tempting but had to hold off on. They also sell shirts, mugs and a variety of other sculptures. There was so much to see. I purchased a sheet of stickers for $8 and a ceramic cup I plan to use as a spoon holder went for $35 . Katie Kimmel, the artist/owner, was welcoming and engaging! She wrapped my ceramic cup in the cutest tissue paper! Overall, I enjoyed my visit and will be back again!

stumbled upon here while frolicking around row dtla on a saturday morning and omg as soon as i…read moreentered i felt like a kid in my arts and crafts class!! every item is so niche and unique and stylish and handmade and out of this world

Great place to buy dodgers, Raiders, hello kitty stuff! Love this store and the owners are so niceread more

Do you need copies of your keys? Maybe a new a JanSport backpack or some Sanrio gifts? ABC gifts…read morehas it all! It's been a few years since I stopped by, but Melinda and Colleen are always happy to help. :)

Small, unassuming gift shop type store. We bought an affordable souvenir "Little Tokyo" tee here…read morebecause we just love this wonderful area and wanted a shirt to represent that love. Thrilled about this purchase and happy for the existence of this small business shop in DTLA. Come browse their stuff and support this cute spot.

Fun, cool, funky store in Little Tokyo. They have a bit of everything: home decor, nice, local…read moresouvenirs if you're looking for something cool, vinyl, clothes, music. The space is small, a tad tight quarters, but prices are decent and service is good, people working here are nice. More off the beaten path store with an eclectic mix of merchandise.

Parchment Paper is a food-centric shop specializing in stationery, paper goods, greeting cards,…read moreculinary gifts, specialty kitchenware, children's books about cultural food, sticker sheets, candle bars (e.g. iced matcha latte), and other sundries. The shop is owned by Leah Park Fierro (the owner of Milkfarm - a cheese shop in Eagle Rock). The store also offers full-service gift wrapping with food-themed wrapping paper. [Parking]: Easy metered street parking is available with free metered parking on Sundays. [Conclusion]: Overall this is a small but very cute shop and I enjoyed my visit here. It is definitely a unique store.

OK, I've been to a lot of gift shops in Los Angeles. And I've seen a lot of the same merchandise…read moreagain and again. Themes, the same. But, this place definitely has a unique spin. Everything in this place: cards, tools, socks and stationary is food related. One table was entirely devoted to dill pickle swag! A shelf on the wall was completely reserved for butter merchandise! What? I love it! I have to say, this place was a lot of fun and would be a great place to shop for any chefs in your life. Or simply friends obsessed with food. I will definitely make a return visit.

This is a small business run by Carol, the sweetest shop owner. We came on Christmas Eve to pick up…read moresome last minute gifts. We found the most beautiful platters and dishes with various designs. Craftsmanship was lovely and the prices were reasonable. The absolute best part was Carol's packaging and wrapping services. I will be back!

Mention "Carol" and everyone knows this amazing lady!! She has supported our Little Tokyo Sparkle…read moreclean-up raffle from the very beginning! With her beautiful wares from Rafu Bussan, we appreciate her so much! Arigatogozaimasu, Carol, for all you do for Little Tokyo and everyone around you!!

Morbid curiosity drove me in here since I'm staying in the area. It looks like it's been around for…read moreages. There's honestly good stuff in here. I went Christmas shopping and found some gag gifts for my friends who don't give one crap about LA or Hollywood but they'll know it's from me if anyone asks. It's priced decently too, and there is a lot of cute stuff in here. All designed by the same person who designs lots of tourist memorabilia. I've seen her name on products at the Farmers Market on 3rd too. Hey I would buy it it's cute. Wallets and bags and everything, seems to be made relatively well compared to the Sanrio stuff down the block for example.

Probably the most colorful souvenir store on Hollywood Boulevard!!…read more You can not just walk by this place without going in. That "Hollywoodland" sign out front will do the trick. They had plenty of souvenirs, shirts, magnets, etc. It was also great that they had huge photos of movie and TV stars as well as a portrait book of all of them. You can give yourself or a friend a mini Oscar, they had every option available. They had so many souvenirs I can't remember most of them. Great souvenir shop!!!