Anytime I'm in Little Tokyo, I usually make a quick stop at Maneki Neko because it's always fun to…read morebrowse and see what new things they have in stock. The shop itself is on the smaller side, but they really pack a lot into the space. They carry a little bit of everything from snacks and blind boxes to household items and stationery. There's also a huge selection of Sanrio and anime merchandise, so it's a great place to find cute collectibles or small gifts. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for something fun for someone else, chances are you'll walk out with something. The staff has always been friendly during my visits, and while the store can get pretty busy at times, the overall experience is still enjoyable. Prices are fairly decent for the area which is definitely a plus. If you happen to be in Little Tokyo and enjoy browsing cute or quirky shops, I'd definitely recommend stopping by--it's worth the visit!

Maneki Neko is the sister store of CATCH (which is on the 2nd floor across from Maneki Neko. You…read morecan take the elevator or stairs so they are super close to each other. The first thing I want to bring to your attention is HOW MUCH BLIND BOXES there are of various kinds. You've got some for newer popular anime series to older classic favorites, to several miscellaneous but ultra cute original characters (I'm looking at you, Baby3)! Watch out for end of season sales, although I'm not sure how often these happen, but I was in for a treat the last time I visited in mid-February. They had up to 50% off on select items, and they did not disappoint! One final piece of advice, other than if you're trying to avoid the crowd to arrive at opening hours and avoid the lunchtime, is to BYOB! This means bring your own bag (not booze)! Trust me, you'll wanna thank me later. :) I do recommend a bigger tote bag if you have one at home. The store does provide you with bags, but when your haul gets big/heavy, a nice tote will make carrying all those blind boxes A LOT easier. I went to 3 other merchandise stores including a Final Fantasy popup and ended up chucking everything in my one medium to large canvas tote. My palms thanked me for it. I'll include a picture of next haul since I wrote this review later than intended. Happy shopping!

Have a lot of cute items and household items. Nice place and the staffs are nice and friendly…read more Shall be back again

The store itself is cute with decently priced Japanese makeup, skincare care, and some blindboxes…read more Went in there today to find sunscreen but the worker there was rude when we asked her a question. On top of that told us to do her job by stating "Next time, you should tell me you're ready" instead of ringing us up right away. Passive aggressive and needed to make that comment. Again, great shop but would never come back because of the rude workers.

I'm in love i let her know my needs and concerns and she understood the assignment lord have mercy…read moremy bags are pretty much gone she recommended two products and yes please treat yourself don't cheat yourself and go grocery shopping go to Daiso and all the other fine places

My daughter has been coming here for a few years and this is her go to place for skincare!…read more The owner is very knowledgeable and also has a fun rewards program. I love supporting my locals!

A small, great shop that has skincare and make up from Korea or Japan! Their prices were all so…read morereasonable and afforadable. The workers were also very nice and assisted us whenever we had any questions.

Went to the store today and waited 10 min after posted opening time for it to open. There was no…read moreone there and they said online and on the door they open at 12.

Owners are really knowledgeable and helpful. Helped me find the right products and explained what…read moreeach key ingredient was used for. Will definitely come back.

I was able to find all the Korean skin care , the person was really helpful , and I found really…read moregood prices

So happy I found this place! Great selection of eyelashes and cosmetics at great prices. The owners…read moreworking at the shop were super friendly and helpful. This will be my go to spot for eyelashes!

The best beauty supply wholesaler in DTLA. The two brother owners are quick, friendly and Know…read moretheir inventory. They're also speak Korean, Spanish and English. If you need make up supplies this shop is a must visit

Great place to walk around and hangout. If you like claw machine or anime manga then visit Japanese…read moreVillage

Japanese Village Plaza is one of the stops to go to when you're in Little Tokyo! The selection in…read moregetting gifts for others or for yourself is great in this area as well as the Japanese Heritage Museum being a walk away! The value in things as well is ok and comparable in pricing with so many different hobby/gift shops in the area as well as delicious food spots in and nearby the plaza. Definitely recommend coming here if you're in need of an adventure, gachapon, blind box or Japanese food and culture! TIP: Check around for parking spots or come on Sundays to get free street parking! There's a variety of great shops and check on social media for deals happening!

Fun spot that sells Japanese cosmetics, skin care and other local brands right in the heart of…read moreKoreatown. As you can expect the items are going to be more expensive than if you got them in Japan but for the convenience it's great. There are even gatchapon machines in an area of the store. I love going to Tokyo and this brought me back to Don Qxuiote (which may be good or bad depending if you like that type of merchandising). There is a paid parking lot in the plaza or street parking as well but watch for signs!

Cute small store for Korean beauty products and a few home goods and a Bandai Namco gachapon…read moresection in the store too. A fun mix, and I enjoyed browsing. There's only a few aisles, so it's a very quick stop to drop by at. Prices seemed reasonable for imported goods. I love the selection of Asian sunscreens and my friends also bought a few sundries in the store. The gachapon section was fairly small, but still a welcome addition to round out the store's offerings.

My family and I made a short stop at the Little Tokyo Mall in Los Angeles early one Saturday…read moremorning, just prior to leaving for Las Vegas. We were interested in stopping because it was our first time there and wanted to see it, however, we only had approximately one hour to explore. The shopping center wasn't too busy yet since it was so early, but also most all of the stores were closed as well. We did not get the complete experience of everything that this mall offers. A couple of bakeries were open when we visited and I am glad that we stopped! They allowed us to get some sweet treats and pastries, and they actually became one of the highlights of our trip to Little Tokyo! Although some of the stores weren't opened yet, it was great just to explore the area! All of the storefronts at the mall and surrounding Plaza were decorated for the holiday season. This brought an extra layer of charm to the shopping trip and helped create a cozy, festive ambiance! The quietness of the early morning hours created a amazing environment for us to walk through and enjoy our short little excursion to this beautiful shopping center! Although my visit was brief, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would love to go back again, but next time during afternoon or evening hours when all the shops are open so I can finally see everything the Little Tokyo Mall has to offer!

A must stop every time I'm in Little Tokyo, makes sense since a lot of the shops with things that…read moreI'm interested in are located here. I've been going here for probably 15 years or so. I've seen Anime Jungle evolve and take over the entirety of the underground mall area. RIP to Fairytale Boutique, Fickle Wish, Xenon, and the day and age where Anime Jungle had their own dedicated shop for visual kei and J-rock. Never forget what you've lost. Other businesses have come and gone, like the mochi ice cream place. If you ever get mochi ice cream at the supermarket, it's likely from them and the macaron place that I loved, but alas, tis the world we live in. Other than the Anime Jungle that I go to and Little Akihabara LA for their pop ups and events, I also go to Monkey Pants, sometimes I swing into the Sanrio shop (they usually do the character meet and greets here, if not at JapanLA or somewhere egregiously far), Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle (they got staff POSTED there due to the thefts I'm sure, but I've gotten my bearded dragon keychain here and now I have them in all sizes), Catch (located on the 3rd floor and is MASSIVE for blind boxes and other goods), Neko Stop (I've gotten better deals here than the location in the Santa Anita Mall), and I've stopped in the Nijiya when I've been trapped there to get snacks or some bottled tea. Love the bakery there and the meat buns that they have (despite prices constantly rising due to the capitalist hellscape we live in) and the cafe to get affordable savory dango and takoyaki. The okonomiyaki place is one of the best, if not only places to get okonomiyaki at a place dedicated to the dish. Once in awhile they do a collab with multiple restaurants, not just at the mall too, such as Silent Hill F, Reincarnated into a Slime, during AX, Arknights, etc. Really drives the crowds and businesses here which is nice. Parking at the structure is a bit pricy and can get super fisted with bad drivers though, so keep that in mind.

they have an excellent selection of gadgets, trinket and all things cute HOWEVER, as i was perusing…read morethru the aisles on a rainy day mind you, the worker kept asking me to move so he could mop the floor just trying to clean while im clearing occupying the space and looking around, in the end i couldn't get a good look because he kept getting in my way. seriously such an annoying thing to experience

BE WARNED! Terrible products and they won't refund you when the garbage they sell falls apart…read more My 8 yo son bought a soft toy for $35 - it was his own money so it meant a huge amount to him. Within a few weeks the stitching came apart and the filling fell out. We tried to return it and they refused - apparently they only take returns on the day of purchase.