The International Art Gallery is a unique, small gallery specializing in Japanese woodblock prints and paintings.

Open every day--Noon to 6 pm.

Come visit Amiko Boutique where you will find a wide assortment of the latest fashion handags and accessories.  You'll also discover a fine selection of costume jewelry, hair accessories, watches, and much more...including unique gifts for most all occasions.  Amiko Boutique is a store that shouldn't be missed when visiting San Francisco's Japantown!

Open every day--11 am-7 pm.

Our specialty: fashion forward and avant garde styles featuring designers from France, Italy, Spain, and Japan. In addition to apparel, we offer accessories, including earrings, hats, and handbags. And we’ll enrich your shopping experience with friendly, helpful service.  

Open every day.
Mon.-Sat.--11:30 am-8 pm;  Sun.--Noon-6 pm

Just opened in August 2009, NEW PEOPLE is a 20,000 square foot contemporary building located in the heart of San Francisco's Japantown dedicated to bringing Japanese pop culture to American fans. NEW PEOPLE offers Japanese cinema in a state of the art theatre, cafe serving Blue Bottle coffee and delica cuisine, fashion retail not available anywhere else in the US, and the SUPERFROG Gallery featuring several new exhibits each year. NEW PEOPLE the Store offers a unique selection of apparel, accessories, books, toys, DVDs, music, and design items carefully chosen for their expression of pop culture.

Open every day -- 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Shige Kimono offers a fine selection of both vintage & new kimonos, yukata, and kimono accessories, such as kanzashi, tabi, handbags, etc. The shop also carries a vast array of Kokeshi dolls.

Open daily.
Mon. & Tues.--11 am-6 pm;  Wed.-Sun.--10 am-6 pm.

We invite you to visit our shop which offers a complete line of women’s apparel and accessories, plus many wonderful gift items.

Open every day--10 am-6 pm.

We offer a comprehensive selection of Japanese and Korean DVDs and videos for rent and for sale.

Open every day.
Sun.-Thurs--10 am-10 pm; Fri. & Sat.--10 am-9 pm

Japan Video and Media specializes in DVDs featuring anime, Japanese drama, horror, samurai, kabuki, and martial arts, as well as films from throughout Asia. We also offer anime-related merchandise, including plush dolls, headbands, key chains, bags, wall scrolls, and posters; comic books; art books; and magazines. 

Open every day.
Sun.-Thurs.--10 am-7 pm;  Fri. & Sat.--10 am-8 pm

Kinokuniya’s San Francisco store offers thousands of books in English about Japan and Asia, with subjects ranging from anime and manga to business, literature, culture, and children's stories. You'll also find Japanese language texts, the latest books and magazines from Japan in Japanese, and Japanese comics, plus Japanese software, music CDs, videos and DVDs.

Open every day--10:30 am-8 pm.

This is the Showroom of the renowned San Francisco Taiko Dojo (drum group). We invite you to come by for information about the art of taiko, taiko classes, and for a broad selection of taiko-related merchandise--perfect gifts for friends and family.

Closed Wednesdays.
Thurs.-Tues.--Noon-6 pm.

Katsura Garden opened its doors in the San Francisco Japan Center more than 30 years ago and, today, continues its commitment to provide customers with a fine selection of bonsai, plants, and flowers for home and office.

Open every day.
Mon.-Sat.--10 am-5:30 pm;  Sun.--11 am-5 pm.

We carry all things Okinawan--from food items such as chinsuko cookies and moromi vinegar to gift items such as Okinawan music CDs, colorful bingata fabrics, and much more. All items in our store are imported directly from Okinawa, the southern-most island prefecture of Japan.

Aloha Warehouse brings you a bit of Hawaii in the heart of Japantown. Stop by and see our aloha attire, books, music, CDs and DVDs, made on Maui Mele ukuleles, hula supplies, fresh flower leis, jewelry, specialty foods (from Portuguese Sausage to poi and Kalua Pig), wedding/party favors, custom gift baskets, and much more.

Mon.-Sat.--11 am-6 pm.;  Sun.--Noon-5 pm.
Closed first Sun. and Mon. of each month.

Asakichi is a gem of a shop packed with beautiful Japanese antiques, art, tea ceremony utensils, ceramics, yuzen paper (handmade, silk-screened washi [rice] paper), furoshiki and unique gifts. 

Open daily. 
Mon. & Tues.--11 am-6 pm;  Wed.-Sun.--10 am-6 pm.

Asakichi Cast Iron has the best selection of Japanese cast iron tea pots in Japantown and also carries mini & large glass animals, Samurai figurines and many more unique gifts.

Open daily.
Mon. & Tues.--11 am-6 pm;  Wed.-Sun.--10 am-6 pm.

Asakichi Incense is as small as a walk-in closet, but you will be amazed by our wide selection of Japanese incense.

Open every day. 
Mon. & Tues.--11 am-6 pm;  Wed.-Sun.--10 am-6 pm.

Looking for imported Japanese auto accessories? Auto Freak is the place for you. We carry drink holders, cell phone holders, air fresheners and cleaners, shift knobs and pedals, car waxes, interior and exterior lighting accessories, and a wide range of other high performance auto products.

Open every day--10:30 am-8:30 pm.

Dentoh introduces the traditional arts and handicrafts of Japan, offers classes in calligraphy, origami, and other crafts, and sells selected merchandise, including papier mache rendtions of traditional Japanese masks, kokeshi (wooden) dolls, traditional kimono and happi coats, obi, Japanese toys, and hand blown, hand painted glass wind chimes.

Open every day. 
Sun,-Thurs.--10:30 am-6 pm;  Fri. & Sat.--10:30 am-7 pm

Your source for Japanese collectibles, hobbies, toys, and more. Gundam models, Godzilla, Naruto, Anime... We've got cool stuff coming from Japan every month.

Closed Tuesdays. 
Sun, Mon., Wed., Thurs.--11 am-7 pm;  Fri. & Sat.--11 am-8 pm

This new retail shop offers a wide selection of anime toys, action figures, collectibles, video game toys, model kits and other hobby-related items, all imported directly from Japan. Open every day. Mon.-Thurs.--10:30 am-6:30 pm; Fri. & Sun.--10:30 am-7:30pm; Sat.--10:30 am-8 pm.

Katachi, one of the Japan Center's newest shops, features an extensive selection of samurai swords, quality knives (Benchmade, Gerber, Kershaw, CRKT,  SOG, etc.), samurai helmets and armor, samurai figurines, geisha dolls, picture frames, water fountains, and novelty items.

Open every day--11 am - 7 pm

Kohshi means "Master of Scents" in Japanese, and best describes the theme of one of Japantown's newest stores. Kohshi imports incense from more than 20 Japanese companies and offers one of the broadest selections in North America. In addition, it is noted for its scented candles, soaps, salts, ceramics, ironware, art, and unusual gifts.

Closed Mondays.
Tues.-Sun.--11 am-7 pm

Walk through the doors at Moritaya and you’re surrounded by pop culture items from Japan, including miniatures of popular animation characters, stuffed animals, cell phone charms, cosmetics, and much more. A great place for gift shopping!

Open every day. 
Sun.-Thurs.--10:30 am-7:30 pm;  Fri. & Sat.--10:30 am-8 pm.

Japanese traditional and current trends are fused with a touch of elegance and style at Nippon-Ya. You’ll find delicious, beautifully packaged sweets and confections from various regions of Japan, plus contemporary gift items.

Open every day--11 am-7 pm.

Paper Tree is family owned and is celebrating its 38th year as a retail store in Japantown. We have a wonderful inventory of origami books and paper, sumi-e (brush painting) and other art supplies, and hundreds of Japanese papers for arts, crafts, and gift wrapping.  In addition, we have a new exhibit -- Origami Dragons -- which we think you'll enjoy. When you’re in the neighborhood, we hope you will visit us.  In the meantime, give us a call if we can help you find the supplies you need.
P.S. We also provide copy service.

Closed Sundays.
Mon.-Fri.--12:30 pm-5:30 pm;  Sat.--10 am-4:30 pm.

PIKA PIKA has the latest sticker picture photo booths from Japan and also offers a variety of photo-related services, including film and digital photo processing and printing, passport photos, film, photo rubber stamp service, frames, and more.

Closed Tuesdays
Mon.--11 am-6 pm
Sun., Wed., & Thurs.--11 am-8 pm;
Fri., & Sat.--11 am-10 pm.

Sanko, a little shop tucked away on the Buchanan Mall in the heart of Japantown, is filled to the brim with Japanese cooking supplies, kitchenware, chinaware, and gift items.

Open every day.
Mon.-Sat.--9:30 am-5:30 pm;  Sun.--11:30 am-5 pm.

Sanrio is a world-wide designer and distributor of character-branded stationery, school supplies, gifts and accessories. We are perhaps best known for Hello Kitty©, our star character and corporate symbol. Hello Kitty, however, is only one of many Sanrio characters and designs that bring the Sanrio merchandise line to life. Others include Pochacco©, our athletic young pup, and the slightly naughty Badtz Maru©.

Open every day.
Sun.-Thurs--10:00 am-6 pm; Fri.-Sat.--10:00 am-8:00 pm

This intimate gem of a store carries an amazing array of merchandise from Japan, including Japanese designed T-Shirts and women's apparel, kimonos, traditional Japanese musical instruments, and unique gift items. A back room is lined with bookshelves crammed with used books in Japanese, and also provides space for the shop's passport photo service.

Closed Sunday and Monday
Tues.-Sat.--11 am-6 pm.

Shiki is a stunning boutique offering a mix of traditional everyday Japanese tableware and one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll find Arita, Bizen, Banko, Hagi, Mashiko, Shigaraki and Mino pottery. But that’s not all. Shiki's inventory also includes porcelain ware, lacquerware, and glassware from various regions of Japan.

Open every day.
Mon.-Sat.--10 am-6 pm;  Sun.--11 am-6 pm.

Ask Masao Konishi, owner of Townhouse Living what type of business he’s in, and he's likely to simply say "futon bedding." But that doesn't begin to cover the reality of his shop which is overflowing with all kinds of merchandise. Futon and tatami beds, pillows, bamboo window blinds, and shoji screens vie for space with lamps and rice paper shades, stately stone lanterns, calming wind chimes, and much more. It's an experience!

Open every day--10 am-6 pm.

NIJIYA MARKET Specialize In Gourmet Japanese Ingredients, Fresh Fish (sashimi quality), Ocean products, Meats, Organic produce, fruits and natural Ingredients. Our kitchen is always preparing fresh sushi, sozai, and other prepared foods daily.

Open every day.
Mon-Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Come see our extensive selection of fine pearl necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings, and earrings, plus beautifully designed gold and silver jewelry; diamonds, opals, and other gemstones; watches by Seiko and Citizen; pens by Mont Blanc; and much more.

Open every day--10 am-6:30 pm.