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August 2023 by Kathleen Hsu
The bookshop was super cute, and sold a lot of manga. The store itself is a bit small, and is separated 50/50 between a books section and a stationary + everything else. I didn’t find everything I wanted and I think it’s better to find it online but overall it was super good and reminded me of the authentic bookstore shops in Asia.
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August 2023 by Venting B
Love coming here, the membership is worth it if you’re a weeb or fluent in Japanese. They made an odd decision to make the side entrance an emergency exit, which is strange because they also have it blocked off, and I don’t think that’s legal.
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July 2023 by Shachi Chandra
Best place in the bay area to buy Japanese stationary and kawaii stuff. Love the planners , notebooks, pens, stickers They also have a row of Japan related English books. Staff is very friendly. They help me find rate to find refills for Japanese ballpens.
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July 2023 by Ruth Temple
A favorite stationery / art supply shop, this place always has the best pens and small gifts, and this recent trip, we got to see a young friend pick out her summer (manga) reading with all pleasure.
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July 2023 by Charles Clarke
Great place to go for Japanese language books and periodicals, as well as English translations. Also, a good selection of art supplies and ink pens.
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June 2023 by Wendy H.
This branch is located inside the Mitsuwa mall. It's smaller than the SF store but still packed with lots of books and cute items. I found some Japanese Sanrio books. Prices of course are more expensive but you're buying stuff you can't get anywhere else. The clerks sort of ignore you so it's ok.
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May 2023 by Cynthia Pan
Pretty good selection of manga, and lots of other merch! The location of this kinokuniya is nice, since it’s in the market and there’s a daiso across the street as well.
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May 2023 by c l a r i s s a
Amazing stationary and book shop! Loved seeing all the products offered. They also have many options in Japanese if you are looking for something in the language.
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April 2023 by alex carter
Thank you, Kinokuniya!I just finished doing my taxes, I'm a 1099 employee and I get to use forms 1040, 1, 2, C and SE, plus form V because I pay by check. Lots of forms! Plus it's easier for me to print out two of everything and fill them out, keeping one set for my records, so you can see why I value a good pen.This year (2023) they decided to make the print on all the forms SMALLER for some reason. A month or two ago, I was in Kinokuniya and thought, "If nothing else, I should buy a pen that writes really well to do my tax forms with". I picked out a nice Uni "Power Tank" 0.5, made in Japan by the Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd., and it does just the trick! My forms would be very difficult to read if I used my usual budget Bic, but with this pen I was able to write both small and clearly. And yeah, the pen was under $5.I've been going here for years and they have a TON of manga in Japanese and a large section in English too. Plus children's educational materials in Japanese and Japanese/English. They have Japanese language learning books, books by Japanese authors in both languages, Japanese cookbooks and books on flower-arranging, and tons of niche magazines.And the pens! Fountain pens, collectible pens, calligraphy pens, you-name-it pens. Plus tons of other things. They have *some* Ghibli DVDs but not enough for my taste, can there ever be enough for my taste, though?So here's the deal: Go here. If you've already been here, go again. Have some ramen at Santouka, go in here and you won't be able to leave without at least some neat little thing, then get your shopping on in Mitsuwa Market.
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April 2023 by Zuzu
Definitely my go-to place for buying manga. They have a very large variety and the employees at the checkout are generally very nice.
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March 2023 by Sally C.
SUPER CUTE BOOKSTORE but the price is so $$$.I think this would be a good date spot, especially there's food to eat in the Mitsuwa Plaza and around the area. I went to this store to get the Sonny Angels and Smiski dolls hahah. If you want to get cute items, go back to your childhood when it comes to manga, and gifts for your friends, this is the place for you.
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February 2023 by Espererai
White woman here.I love this place, currently studying Japanese. I understand enough to read a Japanese knitting pattern.Good place to pick Japanese study material.I like the kanji postes. I have all grade levels, 1-6.Prices are retail and it is easy to spend a lot of money here. ?Staff is Bilingual in English and Japanese and able to order in print books from Japan. Takes two weeks to arrive. Request a phone call for a reminder to pick up.The Manga section is in Japanese and English and it is not lacking in selectionIn walking distance is Teaspoon coffee/tea house and Clover Bakery.Parking is plentiful but tight on the weekends so be mindful of your time.Overall a good place for all my Japanese language needs.
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January 2023 by Igor Bandeira
Excellent variety of mangas, friendly staff, accessible parking area around the shop. I was impressed by the number of good titles in this place. If you admire Japanese content, I highly recommend you to go! I even got a present for my nephew, who loves Pokémon!
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December 2022 by JP Figure (DollJPF)
Excellent chooses of Japanese stationary, as well as Japanese books, magazine and manga.
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December 2022 by Yvonne B.
I come here on occasion when I want to browse for Japanese trinkets and pop culture items. Most of the books are in the Japanese language but there are other things here too like plush dolls, stationary items and the like. It is a neat store to browse around in.