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    4.7 (48 reviews)
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    My haul from the store, super cute!!
    Stephanie W.

    Ahh! Finally a store that sells a good amount of cute LA gifts (among other non-LA things)! I don't know why it's been SO HARD to find cute little LA souvenirs and cards that say LA on them! I've gone to Tweak (cute gifts but limited to no LA themed gifts), OK (also cute gift shop but very limited LA gifts), Paper Source, Barnes and Noble at the Grove, and the Farmers Market at the Grove (they have cliche 1990s themed LA souvenirs). FYI, another store that sells some LA-themed gifts is at the Los Angeles County Store in Silver Lake, just a trek for me. I ended up getting some LA/California postcards and cards, LA magnets, and some adorable avocado toast earrings. If you parked in the parking garage, the Information booth validates parking.

    Haylee A.

    Ok so I'm an idiot but I didn't actually realize this shop was inside the library. That probably should have been a given with the name. Ha but lots of cute and unique finds- unicorn banners, solar space erasers, mini donkey piñatas (!). A card wall that was legit . My advice is to come with someone's birthday in mind because otherwise you're just trying to find an excuse to buy random things.

    Book nerds--this store is for you!

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    Great gifts, wonderfully curated, cleverly organized. Kudos to the buyer. I wanted everything!

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    Bookworms and greeting card enthusiasts and library fans will love this little store inside the Central LIbrary in downtown LA.

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    Neko Stop

    Neko Stop

    4.1
    (31 reviews)

    We visited Neko Stop on a Saturday afternoon looking for a specific blind box our child is looking…read morefor. There was a line and a long wait to get inside Neko Stop. We were a party of 5 and waited about 15 minutes to get in. The young lady at the door was very sweet and apologized for the wait and long line. She informed us they can only allow specified number of people due to safety. It's a very small shop and everything is in close range. Neko Stop sells a variety of blind boxes and different series with different characters. Plenty to choose from. We did notice many of them are sold out. Customer service at Neko Stop is great. They have sales associate coming around asking if you need help and if there's a specific item you're looking for. Our child found the blind box series our child was looking for. We picked that up along with some stationary set and stickers. There are 2 check out counters and cashiers. The wait for payment wasn't too long, about 5 minutes. I was asked if I wanted a shopping bag by the cashier and I said yes because of all the merchandise we purchased for our child. Just be aware Neko Stop charges for a shopping bag doesn't matter how much you've spent.

    Another cute place to check out in little Tokyo! We visited Neko Stop The day after curfew is…read morelifted and I'm so glad to see that people were there and shopping. Our last visit to Little Tokyo we weren't able to stop in here. I'm so glad we came this time! My teenager found so many cool items they left with a giant bag of things! They had lots of Japanese Kawaii collectibles and characters. My teen is currently into Hatsune Miku, Chiikawa and friends, Cinnamoroll, and anything Kawaii. This shop filled their shopping desired includin Chiikawa trading cards, lots of affordable Sanrio merch, and fun stationary. The people working were very sweet and rang us up quite quickly. They also gave us recommendations for a couple other shops nearby so my teen could scratch their Hatsune Miku itch :-) definitely recommend and will be back

    Maneki Neko

    Maneki Neko

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    Maneki Neko is a Japanese specialty store (established in 2009) with three other locations in…read moreBurbank, Arcadia, and Brea. Maneki Neko also operates a sister concept store called CATCH Little Tokyo located on the third floor of Japanese Village Plaza. [Parking]: As long as there are no special events in Little Tokyo, the Aiso Parking Garage (101 Judge John Aiso St) is your best bet. [Selection]: The shop has transitioned from primarily selling traditional decor / ceramics / cosmetics (which the shop still carries but in a smaller section) to focusing mainly on plushies and blind boxes featuring IPs like Sanrio, Pokémon, and other Japanese anime. Even though an officially licensed Sanrio store is located next door, Maneki Neko still has an excellent selection of Sanrio items that you can't find at the next-door licensed Sanrio store. [Conclusion]: This is one of those shops where I can probably find a Sanrio plush that I am willing to buy as a gift. It is a perfect example of a thriving shop that has learned to adapt by keeping up with changing consumer tastes.

    Anytime I'm in Little Tokyo, I usually make a quick stop at Maneki Neko because it's always fun to…read morebrowse and see what new things they have in stock. The shop itself is on the smaller side, but they really pack a lot into the space. They carry a little bit of everything from snacks and blind boxes to household items and stationery. There's also a huge selection of Sanrio and anime merchandise, so it's a great place to find cute collectibles or small gifts. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for something fun for someone else, chances are you'll walk out with something. The staff has always been friendly during my visits, and while the store can get pretty busy at times, the overall experience is still enjoyable. Prices are fairly decent for the area which is definitely a plus. If you happen to be in Little Tokyo and enjoy browsing cute or quirky shops, I'd definitely recommend stopping by--it's worth the visit!

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