This Kinokuniya is the best option for Japanese stationary products in greater Portland. There's…read moreanother much smaller one embedded in the Uwajimaya Asian Market in Beaverton. My Son led me here last weekend when I was in town. There was lots of notebooks, pens, and other stuff to consider, and having a Kinokuniya membership (10% off) was a bonus. David was more interested in the manga books, and we were happy browsing in our own little corners. We both happily came away with a small collection of treasures and a promise to return. There were lots of folks here, making the aisles a little tight. But checkout moved quickly and efficiently.

Kinokuniya is such a cool bookstore and honestly the perfect place for me. I was able to find manga…read morebooks my partner had been looking for to complete his collection, which made the trip totally worth it. They have an amazing selection, especially if you're into manga, Japanese stationery, and unique books you don't always see elsewhere. The store itself is fun to walk through and browse -- even if you're not looking for something specific, you'll probably leave with something. Everything is well-organized, and it's just a really enjoyable space to spend time in. Great spot for gifts, collectors, or anyone who loves books and wants something a little different. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Incredible little spot in the beautiful SE neighborhood tucked in between some great bars and…read morerestaurants. Great selection, great prices & everyone is super kind and helpful. I love coming here and supporting this small & beautiful business!

This store is also located in PDX Airport. My first introduction was on Fox News 12. It seems like…read moreits very unique and has allot to offer someone looking for all things greeting. I'm definitely gonna check it out next chance I get. You should too.

We stopped by Muji spontaneously while walking around nearby. I was excited to see a location in…read morePDX and was eager to browse around. I will say the store layout was a bit interesting, with some areas that felt more cramped. It was fairly crowded when we went, so I did have to squeeze by people to make my way through the store. I spent some time browsing the clothing section and found several items that caught my eye. The clearance section was a bit disorganized and the sizes were not labeled clearly unfortunately. Customer service at Muji was friendly and adequate. The staff working in the fitting room area were especially helpful. It would've been great to have more fitting rooms available, as the line moved slowly and took up a good chunk of time. You are also limited to bringing in 5 items at a time but you can swap out items as needed. I ended up purchasing multiple tops and a few pants for everyday wear. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to browse the homewares section but was pretty satisfied with my clothing purchases and shopping experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Was excited to see a MUJI store, as there isn't one that's local near me. This store is pretty…read morelarge in that it has clothing, stationary, home goods, food, and even a little cafe inside. They have some really nice looking pieces from athliesure to work, I wish I had more time to try things on - but the line was long for the fitting room. The quality of the clothes looks to be on the higher end as well, with a lot of signature type styling. My purchase was rung up quickly and the cashier was also very nice & friendly! Another store I wish they had back in Illinois!

I'm obsessed with this place. Any stationary nerd's dream of a store. There's so many things to…read morelook at and sift through. I love their selection of cards including ones that their own letterpress designed. The fountain pen selection is robust. They also carry brands that are usually harder to find in stores like some really fabulous Japanese brands (hibonichi, midori, etc).

I heard about Oblation through a junk journaling group. They have custom stationery and a huge…read morearray of fountain pens. I'm not familiar with the journal brands, but I know they carry some specialty journals. They have wrapping paper and cards, too. They had a pack of miscellaneous papers/tags/cards that I bought. I'm not sure if they have that all the time or if if was just when I visited. If the weather's good, they have the community typewriters outside. It's a small table with a chair and a typewriter that anyone can use to type on. There is street parking, and a bus stop a block away. Oblation is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys stationary.

Love this little place inside Cargo! There always seems to be something new in stock; it makes it…read morehard not to buy at least one new item everytime I pop in. They have the best selection of washi tapes from Japan too...I've already lost count of the number of tapes I've gotten here. My latest purchases also include some adorable stationery, rubber stamps, and a Russian vintage pin. If you appreciate cute, delightful, interesting knickknacks you're bound to find some treasures here.

This store on Broadway has a stimulating and unique collection of toys, books and textiles. Crazy…read moreJapanese candy? Check. Vintage Mexican trees of life? Yup. Tiny Soviet rugs with folk tales knitted into them? You bet. It's kind of like if Cargo mated with Floating World and Finnegan's. It is a lot of fun to comb through this cheerful store, and the proprietor is a sweetie. Highly recommended.

I had great experience in this shop. They offer a lot of really cool books, tarot cards, prints…read moreetc. lots of neat gift ideas. If I hadn't been traveling/limited on luggage space, I would have bought more! This shop was inspiring though, and I'll have to see about ordering some of these items online. The value of the items was good/fair and the people working were nice. I did walk out with a gift for a family member that I think they'll like. I would recommend taking a peak inside if you're in the neighborhood!

Love this place it felt like stepping into a slightly more hipster/gothic version of women and…read morewomen first. Compliment.

Order: Gift Bag and card…read more Pros: Inside is so cute! Everything is reasonably priced! They have some unique options if you're a big writer. The card and the gift bag was purchased for a graduation gift. The gift bag is made out of some unique material and makes it feel very nice!!!! Cons: n/a

The collection here is amazing! Great place for analog people who like to WRITE cards and notes!…read more Local artists' works are on display in card form too!

Love this place. I have only ever come in to buy paper myself (I like to see and feel it) and I've…read morealways had a great experience. They have all kinds of paper and I always find the right one for whatever project I happen to be working on. I work in events and in food, so I often need some thicker paper with visible texture for menus and such and this place always delivers. Their paper is great for professional printing or just to print something at home. I'd say they have the biggest variety of paper types in Portland. No fuss but great service. I recommend coming here to check out their options for your next menu or invitation or any special paper needs that you may have!

This outfit has never failed to deliver. Pretty good paper selection, outstanding customer serviceread more

Discover local makers, dreamers, & doers here…read more.. A way cool spot, in Downtown. Reminds me of old downtown actually. Endless possibilities... a very nice vibe mannnnnnnnnnn... we got some cool tea varieties. Saw some Portland stuff and some not-Portland... this is small business heaven... I'm pretty sure you can find a gift here... and right in the middle of beautiful, Downtown...

Another cool spot! Good vibes, a variety of items - from clothes to household items to stickers,…read morecards, and crafts, even records too. Good for gifts, some Portland related while others not themed and good for all occasions. Good location, helpful staff. Prices are on the high side, especially for their clothes, but found a few items and bought them to support a small business.

Reasonable prices and a good cause, even if not the widest selection of books. The workers here…read morewere friendly enough, and I enjoyed browsing. May be worth visiting frequently to find an occasional gem.

Friendly volunteers and irresistible book paraphernalia. Portland literature goodies for everyone…read more Careful. It's addictive!