Ginza

This longtime local business is closing its doors! I was just in there today. They’ve got great sales on everything, which includes Tansu, some kimonos and a bunch of japanese-​language videos, and even store fixtures.
I spoke briefly with the owner, she says she thinks they’ll be open until the end of October.

LOVE shopping here for gifts for ANYONE! I used to work down the street and spend my lunch hour there in heaven — jewelry, art, housewares, stickers and cool japanese toys for kids, clothes — you name it… just being there feels like a quick trip to Japan :)!

I was really excited to stop in and check out their assortment of «all things Japanese» but my jaw dropped when i saw the prices on these things. They’re definitely cute and gift worthy but I think i might check else where first…
They have a nice selection of origami paper, bento supplies and dishware, a few kimonos, key chains and cell phone charms, furniture, and of course a few hello kitty and sanrio themed things.
It was a very lovely store and it smelled nice, thanks to the incense, but I think I’ll stick to browsing when it comes to this store

This is a store that sells a random assortment of Japanese things. Not a huge selection of any particular item.

I used to wander into this store during my internship lunch breaks. It’s a great place to find gifts or just small things you want to put in front of your computer or whatever. The staff is incredibly friendly and you can tell that the younger employees LOVE anything and everything Japanese. I love it when they dress in animé gear during CON season.
Over the course of five years my SO has bought me several cute tee-​shirts and countless cards (they have a nice selection of Japanese or Asian themed greeting cards), among other things. I have bought cool gifts for others like, tabi socks, miniature good luck cats, robots (for that one friend who collects robots), incense, etc. I always walk out satisfied and happy for some reason.

Small, locally owned place that carries Asian-​centric items from kawaii to kitchen, from toys to Tokidoki. You can find great DVDs that are hard to find and specialty items that are way cool. I always stop in whilst in D.C. area. Worth your time and it’s in-​expensive!

It is what it says it is, carrying lots of Japanese things from kitschy to formal and from housewares to clothes. (Plus, with some clearly marked Chinese furniture thrown in.) It’s not a large store, but the selection is decent.

Took my daughter to this shop for some Japanese folding paper. We ended up with much more! Fun, with stock that isn’t in every other shop. Good customer service too!

This store is a must-​see if you’re at all interested in Japan and its culture. That said, my only problem with Ginza is that it feels a bit cramped inside.

I love this store, but it’s a mystery to me how it stays in business. I go in from time to time but it’s rare for me to actually purchase something here. That said, it’s a great little shop to find beautiful and slightly unusual gifts. The dishes and tea sets are gorgeous. I like that the inventory changes frequently, meaning there’s always something new to look at. Also, the window displays here are lovely. If only they sold Japanese candy!

This place is quaint.
Always smells good.
Nice people.
And great stuff.
I like to stop by when in the area, just to look. I don’t usually buy anything just because I don’t have room for anymore cute things in my life. But this is definitely a cute store, and has some nice home décor.

This is a neat store, but I’m kind of a sucker for stores like this. I’m not sure how I’ve walked by it a zillion times and never wandered in. (Being right in one of the the most interesting stretches of DC.)
The tagline of «things Japanese» is about as appropriate as possible, as it’s one of those stores where the whole point is to not be sum-​up-​able: books, cooking stuff, artwork, sculpture, the inevitable samurai sword, kimonos, and they even had a bed.
That low kind, kind of like a Japanese-​style bed.
Oh, wait…
Anyway, I ended up dropping thirty bucks on a Japanese language book (addiction strikes again…) and one of those little bamboo sushi roll-​em-​up thingies, which set me back something like 25 bucks all told.
The lady working there was very nice.
I did almost trip over a little kid who seemed to be mesmerized by some little spinny colorful Japanese toy.
But little spinny colorful Japanese toys are kind of mesmerizing, after all.

Good place for curios and «all things Japanese» — more for the decorative value than actual «Japanese» stuff. More like one of those souvenir places — so dont try looking for Japanese shodo materials or food!
Go to Hinata in Bethesda. They have a small selection of tea pots and tea sets as well for cheaper.

I love stopping by this store when I am in the neighborhood. They have a wonderful selection of housewares, tea sets, incense, and a variety of cute things. I love the variety of Morning Star incenses they carry and the sushi sets for two. Ginza is great for buying gifts for others, or just items to perk up your home.

«We have Tokidoki!»
That’s what it said in the window. So where was the Tokidoki? Where’s all the cute shirts they used to have? And how come there aren’t more toys?
When I go to a Japanese shop, I expect to see cute Japanese toys and things. I saw some Pokemon and those ugly monster dolls. The salesgirl kept yelling «Hello Kitty-​ya!» But the only Hello Kitty-​ya was on some tissues. How can you call yourself «Things Japanese» when you hardly have any Sanrio representation?
There are teas and some Japanese candies, but no Mochi. Excuse me?
The store is small and the selection is not that good. There aren’t a lot of fans (and the ones they have are not that cute), toys or books. There are some kimonos, happy coats, stuff like that, and the prices for those are kind of high. The dishes and tea sets are nice, but I could get the same thing at Pearl River for half the price. I did score a fan with glow in the dark bats on it, cause I’m weird like that. And the fan was probably $ 20 more than it should have been, but 30% off, so I bit.
It’s a cute shop for Washingtonians who perhaps do not have all the access to Asian stuff that we do in NYC. Definitely stop by.

Argh, I wish I made more money cause I wanted EVERYTHING in this store. So many cute little Japanese toys, beautiful jewelry boxes, and lots of pretty ceramics. Great for unique gifts or little treats for yourself.

I wandered into this little shop when I was wandering aimlessly throughout DC during some free time. I found a little shop with some Japanese housewares and a other things to decorate your home. The prices for alot of the dishes and tea sets quality was OK, but I do think you might be paying a premium because there aren’t to many Japanese house ware stores here. There are several Japanese dollar stores back home that I can get the exact same thing for about ½ to a ¼ of the price. Still I did find a nice little vase at this shop which I was able to use for doing Ikebana.
Any case it’s worth checking out, they have quite a variety of Japanese trinkets…

Cute store with lots of cool things to decorate your house or give it some flair. My favorite thing from the store? The miffy doll I saw. It’s the perfect store to go for birthdays and holidays.

I absolutely love Ginza. I always get my tea sets here when I buy them for gifts! The staff is really friendly and enjoyable. They also have a nice nick-​nack section of toys, stickers, magnets and «stuff» for the kids and friends. They also have a pleasant selection of cards. Great store, if not a little cramped!

At Ginza you can find the perfect thing to add to your home to give it some asian flavor. Ginza sells a ton of Japanese products such as futons, incense, comic books, kimonos and lacquer boxes.
Last year I bought a paper lantern candle holder as a gift for that hard to buy for person. She loved it! The tea sets here are really pretty, too.