While staying in San Fran, I took a stroll from my hotel to Chinatown in search of food, souvenirs,…read moreand a little exploring. A big thank-you to Feed Mei Mei on YouTube for introducing me to this adorable shop. The moment I walked in I wanted to buy everything. The store is filled with unique novelties, stickers, books, greeting cards, artwork, and gifts that capture the nostalgia, humor, and experiences of being Asian American. Every corner had something that made me smile or brought back a memory. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but you're supporting local Asian artists and creators. Be warned it's very difficult to leave empty-handed here!

On Waverly is all about supporting the AAPI community and local Asian artists…read more There's something for everyone - fun risographs, SF and Asian pride paraphernalia like clothes, totes, stickers, pins, books etc. There's even MJ sets for sale. I love coming in here and seeing how creative the community is. Also there are events they hosts too.

I liked how many magnets were available including one that said San Francisco - Chinatown…read more Interestingly, they had souvenirs from many countries that are unrelated to San Francisco, California, the United States, or China, or Chinatown SF, such as scarfs from soccer teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina or Türkiye, or chopsticks imported from Japan and made in Japan, not China. However, I believe their prices were reasonable for a souvenir shop in a touristy city in a touristy area. The staff were helpful and the store itself was clean and well organized. It was pretty small though, which is usual for any San Francisco unit. Overall, I think it is a good place to shop for souvenirs, although not all products are related to the area or the local culture.

This is aVery clean and a lot of nice souvenirs gift shop. I was looking for the gifts for my…read morefamily and friends when I go to San Francisco, I found everything in this store. It was saving so much time.

So much good local art in here if you want a San Francisco souvenir! Lots of it is very cute and…read morehand draw or artist made, support a local artist, def a special unique item you can't find elsewhere in the generic souvenir shops. Cards, magnets, stickers, the coolest postcards with local humor of landmarks Awesome collection

This is a great little shop for Bay area souvenirs by local artists. Lots of random things from…read morecards to pins to socks to pens and even other things I can't even think of. It's a bit pricey but honestly, I'm paying for unique art that can't be found elsewhere, and to support both artists and local businesses. I've never been upset about what I buy here (mostly for myself too!) and will happily come in to buy little fun things for myself when I'm feeling down. The employees are always friendly and kind and this is a great little shop for the area.

How do I put this briefly? Kohshi is simply the peak of Japanese artisan goods? No, that's not…read moreit... Kohshi is the friendliest store I've been to? Hmmm not quite. Kohshi is THE BEST store in Japantown. I cannot recommend this business enough. From incense, to burners, to beautiful tea towels, to scented oils and unparalleled customer service Kohshi does it unlike anywhere else. I love the calm, prudent, affable, and insightful demeanor of the staff. They even remembered my birthday one year I have been completely satisfied by every purchase & look forward to stopping by, even if it's just for a quick chat. The owners have been in business for well over 30 years with a growing passion for quality service & stocking absolutely phenomenal goods year-round. Personally I L O V E their Esteban París collection of incense. But don't just take my word for it. Stop by and gather your own opinion.

The owner of this store is so helpful and kind. Years ago he helped me find my all time favorite…read moreincense so I always come back to Kohshi to refill my supply. Yesterday he spent time with my daughter helping her find an amazing fragrance she loved.

My first time ever visiting Japantown and also coming to this mall today. It was a really fun but…read morevery crowded experience. Went here for my BIL and his friends birthday for a scavenger hunt around the mall and it was really fun! I would definitely come back here again to try all the wide variety of food!

The mall looked really cute with its Japanese décor. The mall is split into an east and west wing…read morewith a courtyard splitting the two wings. The shops were boutiques that have really expensive stuff, but there were plenty of authentic knick knacks and misc. items to buy: kimonos, scriptures, tea sets, etc. A worthy mention: Daiso Japan was also in this mall located in the east wing at the lower level leading to the courtyard. There was also the store Ichiban Kan that was fun to browse in, but compared to Daiso, their products were way too expensive. Lol. There is a corridor where most of the restaurants will be located at if you get hungry. I can't remember exactly, but I believe both wings have a good variety of restaurant options.

post.script. (not to be confused with the now closed Postscript Coffee in Jackson Square -…read morecurrently rebranded as Loveski) is a woman-owned gift shop in the Fillmore District. This cute and curated shop was was established in 2019 and mainly focuses on San Francisco-themed items and sells unique tote bags, pins, stationery, greeting cards, mini print vending machines, original artwork, home goods (e.g. scented candles), accessories, etc. This small shop carries items from 100+ brands and independent artists. This shop was quite an unexpected find and it really reminded me of some gift shops in Los Angeles that rent shelf space to independent artists and creators to showcase their work. Overall this is a great gift shop to stop by for anyone who's looking for a one-of-a-kind gift. P.S. - No designated parking lot for the shop & metered street parking or paid parking lots (California/Steiner Lot) only.

post.script. is a must visit when in SF. The shop is filled with amazing items made by small…read morebusinesses. Perfect for gifts (or a little treat for yourself :)) They have so many amazing cards for every occasion, stickers, pins, candles, art prints, and much more! The owner and staff are incredibly kind and helpful. They recently put on an event for Inciardi print collectors and it was fantastic. Definitely stop by!

Had a fun time exploring here with a friend while walking around in SF japantown! It's such a…read morewhimsical and small shop filled with gacha machines from popular fandoms like Hello Kitty, Tamagotchi, and anime! They have niche machines like rings, foods, and so much more. Everything is self service with a credit card/money slot machine that only accepts $12 at a time. NO change is given if you pay cash, so please use the exact amount. Each token is $3 so a $12 purchase gives you 4 tokens. Each slot machine has an indicator of where it needs 2 or 3 tokens. They also have a great photobooth for your pulls! Definitely go to this place if you love gacha machines!

It's similar to the other Bandai Gachapon locations that I've seen all over, but it does have an…read moreadded feature of the photobooths. There's a Bleach one outside and a Fruits Basket one inside, as well as another fancier one inside, though I didn't get to see what it exactly was. Like the other Gacha set ups, there is also a photo area for you to take pictures of your new little figures in, so that's neat as well. I'm going to say that what I've seen here is mostly what I have seen all over SoCal at the Bandai locations, at Shibuyala, Mitsuwa, etc. so it's not THAT unique, but there are a few machines that I have not seen such as a bottle clip that was a pair of glasses among some other things. I believe you can use these tokens at other Gachapon locations, so keep 'em if you don't want to use them all here. Also know that on busier days this place gets super packed! Also see if you can trade with others if you have a specific one you'd like too!

I made a second visit to this Just for Fun toy store last Saturday morning. I bought a very…read moreaffordable ROBOT HAND grabbing tool that I can use to grab hard to reach items on my shelves. I like how this store sells old school toys like the former toy store Jeffery's Toys did at this same location years ago.

I stopped by Just for Fun to buy some One Piece TCG products. The store had a decent selection, so…read moreI asked about a One Piece "The Time of Battle" booster pack that was priced at $12.99. I asked if the store price matched TCG products, and the owner said no. I then asked if he was the owner, and he confirmed that he was. I asked why the pack was priced at $12.99 when it was selling for about $6.99 on TCGplayer at the time (with an MSRP of $4.99). His response was, "So everyone has a chance to buy." I replied that I could buy the same pack on TCGplayer for about half the price. He responded, "Do that then," and immediately asked me to leave the store before I had the opportunity to purchase anything. I understand that local game stores have overhead costs and are free to set their own prices. However, charging nearly double the current market price for this product and then asking a customer to leave for respectfully asking about the pricing was disappointing. Because of this experience, I won't be returning. If you're shopping for One Piece TCG or other collectibles, I'd recommend comparing prices before making a purchase.