Sanrio Japanese Village

This absolutely too freaking cute! Even if you're not into Sanrio or anything related- check this shop out. It's kinda like a museum shop of the super star, Hello Kitty. It's in an iconic place in the city, Little Tokyo. Making this a must see if you're visiting the area. The vibe was very friendly and you truly felt comfortable in there with the kind hospitality of the staff there. I look forward to making another stop by whenever I'm in the area for my dose of cuteness. Oh yeah, and they have super cute pink shopping baskets!.c'mon meow!

The official Sanrio store is a dream destination for Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans. They have a huge selection of exclusive merchandise, plush toys, stationery, and collectibles. The store is always clean, colorful, and fun to explore, and it’s almost impossible to leave empty-handed. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, this place is definitely worth a visit.

There's a big line to go shopping in there. The store it's super cute but make sure you don't forget your debit/credit card. They DO NOT accept cash!. My 10 years had $200 cash to spend (bday money)but no credit card. Would had been nice for the girl in charge of the line to tell us as we walked in since she was blocking the sign on the door that states "NO CASH". I had forgotten my wallet in the car, we had to go back to my car and then make line again 🤦‍♀️

Hi . So my friend and I enjoyed our day shopping here. First off the shop is super nice. So fresh and clean everywhere you look .when I walked to the back of the store. I got lost because it's so kawaii big. The shop boys and girls are so kind. They are so cute too.I had so much fun here . I can't to go back. Thanks for the good experience.

There is usually a queue to get in snd you have a limited amount of time to shop when inside. There is so much to look at once you are in though! Lots of cute statues and murals to take photos of/with and even a claw machine (it was out of order when I went though). The merchandise comes in a variety of characters, even some of the less popular ones. Easy to find because there is a big Sanrio mural outside of the shop.

Came on a Friday morning (09/09/22) and went in a little after they opened. There was no line, so I believe the best time to come is weekday mornings and maybe a bit before they open. They have a mask policy as of September 2022, so I recommend to bring one just in case. The store was clean and organized. There were not as many items as I expected but the store is small, so might have been the stock limit for the store. The staff were really kind, friendly, and attentive to questions I had. **This isn't a discount store so don't expect any unless the items are on sale** It was a nice visit. I enjoyed it. The online prices for the items seem the same, except here you wouldn't have to pay for shipping.

My wife absolutely loved this store, they had a lot of awesome and rare Hello Kitty merch. I don't think there are many Sanrio stores left in California and this was the first one we've found. Definitely worth the stop if you are a Hello Kitty fan.