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This is a wonderful bookstore with both English and Japanese language titles. It also has great stationery and related items. Beautiful fountain pens and ink
Love shopping here for all my manga needs. They always have what I need in stock! If you are a avid manga collector and reader this is the place for you!
Wonderful store with extremely helpful staff. Books not normally found anywhere else can be found here. If they dont have a book, they are willing to look it up and order it for you. Many art books also have a demo book so you can look at it before buying. They also have pens, notebooks, calligraphy supplies and stickers and knickknacks.
Its a nice and delightfully quiet place. Filled to the brim with books both in English and Japanese. It has everything too, light novels, manga, magazines, classic novels, and small merchandise.
They have Anime books mostly. But it looks like they have real Japanese books (non fiction, fiction). They have wide selection of pens, color pens and stationary.
This is such a fun place to go to!If you’re in Little Tokyo definitely walk to this shop and just look around.It is pricey, but they have a loooot! (A Loooot) of manga (even in Japanese!) and different anime accessories, basically whatever you can imagine is there!They also have literature. I was surprised myself to find authors as Kobo Abe and Akutagawa Ryunosuke.Gorgeous books with illustrations from Hayao Miyazaki and Makoto Shinkai movies.They also have plenty accessories of Sanrio world.Mugs, posters, pillowcases, toys, keychains, bags, wallets etc., etc., etc.I bought a poster pack of anime Free! which was a fun to open, because you never know which ones you’ll find inside. $8.99I also purchased Akutagawa Ryunosuke ‘Rashomon and 17 other stories’ $17.It’s a paradise for all anime lovers!
This store is so unique! It has vast variety of stationary items, books, and special gifts.I am in awe every time I go inside. Highly recommend you check it out.✧♡📔
I love this place. It has tons of manga and books in Japanese and English. Its almost impossible to find a bookstore with any books in Japanese. I lost one of my death note comics so I came here to see if they had them. They didnt have any in store but they were able to order one for me with no shipping cost to the store for me to pick up later. Very helpful staff.
Its within the Weller Court and a floor above of Marukai Market. You can find from manga to stationery items. You can also apply and obtain a membership card for $25+tax. Its crowded in the weekends so plan accordingly
Amazing bookstore in Little Tokyo! They sell all kinds of books here. And toys and other accessories worth checking out. What I love the most about this store is that it looks like an actual bookstore from Japan, literally. Its also very warm inside because they have no AC so bring a mini paper fan on warm days. I will definitely be coming back here again!
I really enjoyed going there so much manga and books! I would rate 5 Stars but the items other than manga were overpriced. The manga section is not huge not is it small. Didnt have much manga that I liked.
OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!! As someone who speaks Japanese its super convenient to find all the manga I want in my language!! They also have a huge variety of it and I always find exactly what Im searching for at an affordable price. ありがとう！！
My partner, who is a huge anime nerd, absolutely loved this place and bought a bunch of mangas and art books. Theres also a nice selection for people who arent really into anime (like me).
What a great bookstore, especially if you are interested in Japanese art, culture, manga, and anime. Lots of books, lots of novel little items.
Love this bookstore. It has a wide variety of English and Japanese manga. There are even Japanese magazines, art supplies, and many other cute things.
Nice store. Has a suprising amount of artbooks, art supplies and crafts.Also has lots of manga and books for all ages. A bit pricey but nice for those who perfer physical media.
Nice variety of books, manga, DVDs, and general things of japanese origin - translated or otherwise. If youre looking for anything from the latest Weekly Shonen Jump issues to art books for films, to manga volumes, this is the place to go.
They have a great selection of toys, books, manga and more. its such a nice environment and i loved being there
I honestly like going here. The atmosphere is peace and quiet as you are looking for Japan books or manga. They do have the latest things and the services was great and respectful. I love going here when I want to grab the latest manga.
Nice selection of manga and books, at well as stationary and pens/pencils. Good food in the area as well.
Kinokuniya Bookstore is a good place for Japanese Manga. I only go there at 11:00 AM in the morning. But there is a 30 minute limit when going to the bookstore. But it was worth it.
Love this place! Beautiful, organized, great selection, (a bit pricey, but to be expected -so is BN). Dont expect to chill and read, though. Most books are sealed, so Id imagine even if its open, theyd discourage too much sampling.
1/8/2022. Small compared San Francisco but for the location acceptable. Hand spray at entrance
I love the stationery collection they have. They have a stand specifically for fountain pens.
I really like this place. It is a real hub for hard to find manga, anime, and overall art books. Prices are a tad steep but fair.
Nice staff, asked if they had any manga from the author an author I like, had good recommendations
Absolutely loved the huge variety of manga and merchandise! The stationary there is definately one to remember! Definately will be coming back!
Kinokuniya has always been my go to store for anything Japanese art books / manga / stationary related. I can never walk out empty handed so many great finds. Staff is knowledgeable and try their best to serve your Japanese book needs.
I wasnt aware of this bookstore franchise but I am so happy to have found it. Its a large store with a great variety of books available in English and Japanese. I was happy to have found some books that I havent been able to in other stores or online which makes my soul sing.Theres also a ton of gifts and stationary/office & art supplies as well.The plusses are adorable and I love the pins.The staff was quick, professional, and kind.All in all, one of my favorite new shops that Im happy to know exists.
If you looking for manga they have a great variety I took my son and he found what he was looking for
Part book store, part stationery. Lovely book shop in the heart of little Tokyo. This is a must visit. If you like anime, or Japanese culture, then this is a place like few others.
Good selection of books and manga, as well as manga in japanese. Havent looked to much into the stationery stuff but looks good.
Always a great variety of things that can interest almost everyone. I always come for my stationary fix or to look for manga and artwork. Definitely really busy on Weekends, so be warned!
Lots of manga and art books. Its pretty great! Do note however, that you could probably get Japanese manga cheaper off amazon.co.jp if youre willing to wait a few weeks for shipping, and are ordering in bulk (10+ volumes)
Great selection of Japanese books from novels to manga. plenty of art books from photography, anime and manga too. there are also English books there, including some rather interesting ones. and you can find a lot of small knickknacks there if youre into those things. they also accept orders for books from Japan, so if you have something specific in mind, definitely ask the staff about it.
Great place for manga, anime, and souvenirs. This bookstore has such great stuff. I was able to find tokidoki and I also bought a grab bag.
Great Japanes bookstore. It will satisfy your needs when it comes to finding something interesting to read or peruse.
An excellent source of Manga and Light Novels from Japan. Theyre both available localized and in Japanese.
Lots of cute stationary! Fun place to peek around at.
I liked the store but unfortunately there isnt much manga in English. Granted it is a Asian store and it will have books in their language but, I do wish there was more of a selection. Also its very crowded there. Very confined space . You gotta rub bodies basically. Lol
I really love the variety of gifts available. This library has very unique collections of books for everyone. My Tallulah loved seen the birthday cards and the adorable plush! On my first visit I purchased 4 childrens books and some gifts for my lovely friends.
An excellent bookstore that my partner and I always enjoy visiting every time were in LA. Even if theres a location near your home like San Jose, this may be different and is worth strolling by. Theres a wide selection of books, manga, and magazines in Japanese and English. Dont expect discounted prices, but youll probably find something worth buying.
Love this bookstore. Beyond my expectations. Highly recommend it.
Nice variety of manga , will definitely be visiting again.
Nice store! Sorta expensive, but much cheaper than buying Japanese books online. Dont go if you have claustrophobia though, or wish to read books there. There are no seats, so youll have to buy if you want to read.
Love this place !! It is a gem for the whole family! A mini Japan in the heart of LA!!My favorite place to get these Yoga glow figurines!
If you love Anime or anything related to Japan this bookstore is for you. Not only does it carry recently translated manga/light novels, it also has Imported equivalent in their native language. If Anime isnt your thing there is also literature, art, ceramics and art supplies.
I am so grateful to have this shop so close by. Not only do they have a great selection of manga, but they also have many interesting items and books I cant find in other places. The staff is always nice and polite as well. I bought a book on mushrooms here for my sisters birthday and she loved it! Thank you kinokuniya.
A very large selection of a books. They have provide many books in English and other language. This place is really awesome and clean.
So many great books for adults and kids. Good place to find unusual gifts for friends and family. Just love this store.
Great store, lotta variety, and amazing A/C.
Absolutely love this store. This has an excellent selection of books and magazines in Japanese, language books and tools, kids books, and other English books as well. They also have a lot of great stationary and calligraphy supplies from Japan that are so much better than what youd find in a typical office or Target store. Theyve also got some fun quirky finds that always make a trip inside a delight. Their staff is always incredibly helpful and friendly and never bat an eyelash if you practice your Japanese conversation. This is such a wonderful place and well worth the visit!
When East meets West! Great selection of Japanese books and magazines plus many more!
A cute bookstore with great selection of manga, books, stationary paper, pens and so many things. Even can buy perfect gifts for love ones
Amazing little book store. They have everything I could ever want. Magazines, books for all ages. They carry graphic novels (manga) for the local Otaku. You have to try it once!
A lot of cute and unique Japanese items. A lot of it has cartoon characters on it. Its a great place to buy someone a small gift. Its usually pretty crowded at times so I would avoid it when the anime convention is in town
Great selection of Manga, and other books. Also they have a miscellaneous of really cute, fun,, interesting stuff
Just such a wonderful place to stop in. Well stocked with Japanese books, magazines, stationary, art books and of course manga both in English and Japanese. So many great little items as well. Lots of Miyazaki items.
This is a great bookstore complete with a fine assortment of writing tools. Theres a large assortment of literature/periodicals, as well as Japanese Manga. Theres also plenty of other gifts available for many different occasions. The staff is great and can help you with your search for pens, pencils, Japanese art supplies, books, and more... Definitely worth a stop in if youre near Weller Court.
This store is filled with some of the friendliest people Ive had the pleasure of meeting. Primarily a Japanese Book store, they also have all kinds of stationary and quality little trinkets. My finance and I come here often, and we love it! Lets keep retail stores like this one; Alive!
This bookstore has been around since I was a child. I remember my family coming here every so often and browsing. Its a little pricey since all of these books are direct imports from Japan. A typical comic costs around 6.99 plus tax. They range around 400 yen and up in Japan. The converted price is reasonable considering having to import it here. Lots of selection! Now I bring my own kids and we come and buy books to read!! :)
Great selection of books, manga, gift items and more. Been coming here for over a decade and try to stop in whenever I’m in the neighborhood. A bit on the pricier side, but you know the money is supporting a local business that’s been a staple in DTLA’s Little Tokyo community for decades, so it’s worth it.
I love local bookstores. I love them even more when they are open until 10pm!!! I stopped in here after dinner with a friend and completely fell in love with several books. It is smallish but there is a great selection. I was blown away but the diversity of books there. Bonus....everything was very reasonably priced!
Nice place with great book selections and they have copic markers and other art supplies. It is a bit expensive so come prepared! Its definitely worth it though because of the quality and their service!!
It was like being back in Japan with all og the Manga about. Loved being there
I love coming in here because they usually have the obscure manga and books Im looking for! The staff are all polite as well.
Super cute bookshop. I stumbled upon it while wandering the mission. I thought they had really good coverage of book genres, non-fiction categories, and authors in general. The prices were a tad too high for me so I didnt purchase anything. But I spent a while looking around and was impressed by the collection of books available for purchase.
Great location, very attentive to cleanliness. They require sensitization of hands prior to entry and provide sanitizer for you. The selection of imported books is not to be beat. From ghibli storyboard books to reference photography books this kinokuniya has it all. Beware though as many books are sealed and not to be opened until purchase. If youre a book browse before you buy type then this may not be for you. The prices arent terribly great but they are average bookstore prices. That being saod their stationary section is also very impressive and their staff is very knowledgable .
An absolute gem. Great selection of books, imports, and stationary. If youre in the are this is a place you must visit at least once.
Great Japanese bookstore chain. This location is more crowded/packed with shelves than in use to so it was hard to move around when there are a lot of people compared to other locations Ive been to. Still have a pretty good variety of books, comics, magazines, and other stuff though.
Went and bought a couple art booksWell stocked and had some still severed in the plastic wrap. Store is very organized and easy to find things according to their genre section.If I had more money I wouldve gotten more.10/10 will visit more often
A huge variety of products from produce to a bakery with delicious breads and cakes
Solid bookstore, my son loved it here.
Good place to get all types of manga
Loooove this store! Will always come back every time I visit.
Really great selection of stationary, cute gifts, English and Japanese manga, books and magazines. Kinokuniya is on the second floor of the shopping center and is huge.The only thing I can say is nobody welcomed us into the store, BUT there was plenty of staff so if we needed help there was always someone to ask.Prices are a little higher but you’re paying for having japanese goods imported, although I did find a good deal on a couple notebooks. Support your local bookstores!
If you are into Japanese stationary and art supplies, ink pens, manga or art books and magazines from Japan, this place is a must-see. They have a great selection of Japanese style art supplies, particularly ink pens and notepads. The only bad thing about this store is the art books are all shrink wrapped. There are signs that say the staff can unwrap books for you to preview, but... That feels weird.
Loved every Kinokuniya I’ve set my foot in. The stationary selection always amazes me.
Books here are nice and cool, its also pretty cool to walk around and see the products. Recommend if u want to support a local bookstore
Went with my parents and looked through there wasnt really planning on buying anything but left the store with 14 manga lol. It was a bit pricy but hey it depends on which manga you are buying.
If you come here...leave your wallet in the car. Goodness, its amazing here. Staff kinda leaves you alone, which is nice, but can seem a bit standoffish, but I think theyre just busy. :) This place has SO much. Crafting stuff, manga of differing languages, art books galore, geeks knick knacks! I have never done this, but I had to leave the store because there was so much good stuff that was JUST the kind of stuff I like. If you are a nerd/geek, crafter, artist, or similar, you take this place in 2 batches. Go get some boba and come back. :) So much fun!
Ive been here multiple times, and each time I buy something. This place is great as it has a cornucopia of books and magazines of all kinds, with stationery and other goods. In addition, as it is in Little Tokyo, there are lots of books about Japanese culture and language, and if looking for books written in Japanese, this would be the place to find them. Highly recommend.
So many items are available here. You can find some neat looking office or school supplies and some novelty items as well. I happened to find wanted posters from the animated series One Piece here. But if youre looking for books from manga to history down to even picture books, then this is a place to checkout. I found that they even had a couple of picture books with naked heavy set guys in the adult section. Not my cup of tea but for those who do like that kind of stuff it is there. So for those of you who are visiting Little Tokyo, this is a place I recommend checking out. There is something for everyone here.
They have more Manga than 99% of places in Los Angeles.
I do so love a good bookshop - even more so when theyre not a chain. I love how welcoming and inspiring they are, and though its an expensive habit, at least Im getting learning and being transported to different lands and cultures and time periods along the way...
This store is just really awesome, if youre into Asian literature at all you have to visit here, they have everything from manga to literature, history, martial arts. They also have different sections for different languages. I found some books from Asian authors I have been looking for for a while. Ill definitely be coming back.
This is probably hands down, the greatest bookstore ever!!!! They have a little bit of everything. Pens, magazines, toys, art supplies, posters, doohickeys. The employees are super friendly and very helpful. Came in looking for this magazine and they didn’t have it in stock. They offered to order it online from Japan and get it in store at no extra cost!!!!That was freaking awesome because I tried ordering the magazine online and was getting charged twice what I paid for at this store.
Super neat place with lots of fun stationary and tchotchkes as well as a huge selection of books, magazines, manga, and movies. Always hard to leave!
We love this bookstore. Now that my daughter is into manga I felt that it was fitting to take us here. E was in heaven and quickly the negotiations began. I loved that they had a large coloring book section and I was able to find one on Tokyo Street Style. E left with several mangas and a poster. Her Birthday is coming so I know we will be back.
One of the few surviving Kinokuniya Bookstores our area. I love coming here, but they do not allow beverages inside the store. I always find myself with a drink when I stroll by the plaza, so keep that in mind when you visit. Kinokuniya has really great calendars toward December and into January. Everything sold in the stationery section seems curated to sell the most interesting products related to reading, writing, or drawing. Check this bookstore out after visiting Marukai Market down below.
Its like a candy store for folks who love stationary like me. This store has so many pens, pencils and cards to choose from. I can spend hours there, browsing over their selections to mangas, travel books and cute Japanese toys.
Imagine with me now, a Barnes&Noble bookstore. Take out all the American books, novels, and everything else. Replace it with Japanese books, magazines, graphic novels, stationary supplies, and more. There! Now you have a Kinokuniya!Prices are a bit steep, but most of the goods that they carry are imports or difficult to find. Its always an adventure wandering around in here!
Cambridge has more than its fair share of great bookstores--new and used--and the Kinokuniya Los Angeles is at the top of that list. One of the best selections of university press and small publisher back lists Ive ever come across. I love this store!
Very nice people. One hour validated parking.
A lot of selection of manga and plenty of other stuff
I did not have a great first impression because on their website it mostly says that most manga is available when in reality it’s not and that’s the whole reason I went so early to the store.Also nobody can tell you to go in so you just stand outside.I was unsatisfied.
I went there today and it was really nice in there. they play music and it was lovely. full of stationary but also different types of books. would recommend to anyone and would go again.
Theres plenty of Kinokuniya Los Angeles. Kinokuniya Los Angeles are much cheaper than some places depending on what youre purchasing. The perk of Kinokuniya Los Angeles.
Awesome selection of books whether it be manga, art books, short novels, history, philosophy, you name it. It had books in English and untranslated versions in the original Japanese. Theres also a cute kid section to get books for kids barely learning how to read [English/ Japanese]. Plushies and some anime merch like totoro is available as well.
Worth visiting. Large catalog and variety.
This place is fantastic they have all chapters of my favorite Manga I was looking for. The staff who work there are very polite and nice
Great neighborhood bookstore to browse through on a lazy weekend. They have a good selection of new and used books but you have to keep a lookout to get really good deal. I still like to stop by every now and then and if I get a great book for a dollar while I am at it, that is double the fun!
Great selection of manga and related merch. Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Death Note, Hunter X Hunter, etc.
Great Selection of Manga, in English and Japanese. Dont confuse this for a Manga Book Store however - it is an Authentic Japanese Bookstore with a diverse range of Japanese and Asian Literature. You can find board games, Art Supplies and Stationery, (Korean) Fashion Magazines, Historical Drama novels, and even textbooks. To appreciate the fullest of the Native Language text, there is a section at the back of the store dedicated to Japanese Language Studies, so dont wait for the Dub you Weeaboo Degenerates, learn the Language. There are even Cultural Childrens books, so its safe for kids here also.
Cool bookstore in Little Tokyo. They have a wide selection of Japanese books, movies and cool little nick nacks. Really cool to browse their collections. They have other locations around the country in major cities. I also really love the San Francisco location which I think has a slightly bigger collection.
I always love coming here. They have a little bit of everything. I rly like buying art books and supplies here.They carry rly good quality stationary & school supplies. They also have a rly good selection of books to help you learn Japanese.
Great place to find Japanese books, DVDs, small toys, odds/ends. Staff is friendly & helpful. Books I buy are about Japanese characters written by Japanese but also non-Japanese authors & written in English. Its my go to bookstore for Japanese content.
Amazing place. CA deserves a bookstore like this.I have been to stores all over the country on book tour and only a handful compare to this wonderful place. They have just about everything.I like the way they are organized, too, and the great titles they feature on the main floor: not just the newest books, but really worthy ones from the past 10-50 years.
A manga lover oasis!
Cute little bookstore to enjoy before finding some great local ramen. Has a diverse select of books including a large manga section. Also lots of fun nick-nacks, pens, pencils, and small gifts
Great bookstore. They have stationery, mangas (both english and japanese/their japanese selection is wider than their english section), magazines, video game art books, etc. The prices can be very steep for a lot of their items specially figurines, plushes, some stationery, blind bags/boxes. If youre a big touken ranbu fan they have tons of blind bags and boxes just next to the counter of figurines, pins, necklaces I believe or maybe theyre keychains. Very pricy but if you dont mind spending this is the place.
Great neighborhood bookstore to browse through on a lazy weekend. They have a good selection of new and used books but you have to keep a lookout to get really good deal. I still like to stop by every now and then and if I get a great book for a dollar while I am at it, that is double the fun!
The best japanese book store you can find in the US period! Every time i go i find something i mist have for my collection of art books. The only reason i took one star its because the books cost a bit more than what they would cost in japan.
I always go when I am nearby. They have the best selection I have ever seen of light novels, either in Japanese or English. They also have a lot of stationary that I dont see in other stores, such as Muji, Daiso, or Maido. They also have a lot of imported anime charms and mystery boxes. But I agree with the other reviewers when they say that the price is a bit steep.
We come all the way from Ventura. Always enjoy all the new things they have to offer. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great places to have lunch all around. So take a day get yourself a new book and find a great place for lunch. Life is good at Kinokuniya bookstore
Loved it!!They had so many manga and different types of stationery.I would totally recommend coming here if you need some manga!
Great customer service and professional staff members.
If you are into Japanese pens, pencils, & markers, this place wont let you down. They currently limit the amount of customers inside, so you may have a long wait outside.
Great place for Japanese gifts, books, art supplies, school books, and notebooks and paper goods. Huge selection and great staff. Its a good place to find English translations of Japanese books, as well as the same in Japanese. Helpful staff as well.
I first visited this store in 2011 and bought Sadie Frosts Crazy Days. I am not a regular visitor to the Sunset Strip but this is a lovely place to visit. Last night, I went to their 40th anniversary and met Meredith Maran. We took pictures and the whole bit. It was wondrous. I am trying to rein in my spending so I didnt buy anything. But I was tempted without question. I urge every book lover to visit this shop.
Ive only been in here 3 times, but have fallen in love with the place! For all those anime, and manga lovers Im sure youll be able to find a few things youll love or even take home. They also have figures, plushies, keychains and Cds. Even if youre just window shopping this is the place to go to :)
One of my favorite spots in LA. So many beautiful things to buy, even if you arent into manga (if you are though, this is your place). My only criticism is that this location is a great deal smaller than any of the Kinokuniyas in other cities Ive visited. In Dubai, theres even a cafe that serves Japanese snacks. LA deserves better! (Wow Im bored)
Nice selection of books! They had such a wide selection of items, including Ru Paul Madlibs, posters of animal skeletons for under $5, and a wide variety of postcards.
Amazing bookstore with so many options
Used to be my go-to for all my Japanese magazines but the place suffers from 90% window shoppers who utilizes the place to hand out and read cool magazines. I mainly like there fashion and automobile magazines section, but now it has shrunk down so much so I hardly stop by now.
There is no other bookstore like this (so far). This is a great independent bookstore that is in Weller Court in Little Tokyo. It has a lot of books for everyone, and includes a lot of literature/books/gifts/stationery dealing with Japan, Japanese and Japanese American culture. I love going in there and just browsing.
If youre looking for Japanese books/Manga this is your store! They have everything and anything from wall to wall!
It is rare to find a book store still standing these days. Most book stores still standing are either a little grungy or specialty books but Kinokuniya Los Angeles is a well kept and full book store on a great walking street. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. There is metered street parking on the street.
They have a great selection of both English and Japanese books. The Japanese language learning section includes all of the best tools available on the market. Their stationary section has tons of cute imports direct from Japan. The prices can be a bit steep but you cant beat the quality of their products. Theres plenty of manga to be had in both English and Japanese.Try the Tea Forte in the Cafe Zaiya on the upper level. If youre lucky you can get a seat overlooking Bryant Park.
So. Much. Stationery.I cant say much about the book selection, but the store is much larger than the Kinokuniya location in Marina del Rey (inside of Mitsuwa). They have a great selection of pens, pencils, notebooks, and binders. Ive never seen so many gridded notebooks in one place, so this makes the store another haven for me :^).
My favorite place in Southern California to purchase manga and light novels, staff has been helpful during social distancing measures. I will revisit this place until I run out if literature to buy.
Beautiful bookstore. Clean. Organzied. Lots of good books/manga/stationary available.
I like paper book and the smell of paper when you are reading. And I like to come to this store and buy new book. They have very good selection different books and their prices are reasonable. The staff is always polite and helpful.
Its a great place to find all kinds of reading .the only bad thing about it its the aisles they are so tight. Cant fit people to get through both ways.
This is a fabulous bookstore with a wide selection of spiritual, New Age, and esoteric literature. The owner is friendly and will help you find what youre looking for. If youre just browsing, something from their comprehensive selection will surely suggest itself! Definitely worth a visit.
I have to say, its cheaper just to order online in bulk than buying anything here. They once had a deal for Fate series novels, but didnt include all Fate series novels. A little bit of false advertising but what can you do. At least if the quality of the book isnt good you can ask for a lower price.
In addition to books, including an unimaginable array of animé of course, there is a colossal variety of pens, pencils, fountain pens, brush pen and sumi-e supplies, and office supplies. This is my favorite store in Little Tokyo along with U-Space!
Variety of merchandise... anime, home items, gifts, plush, keychains, stationaryFigures... pillowsWe loved it all!
They have everything manga and tons of beautiful anime movies! Friendly staff, great stationary, and a huge selection of random adorable things. Whats not to love
Its open! Went there to grab a Junji Itto book, wich was available. The amount of manga, Japan culture and Japanese literature available is amazing. Kinokuniya never disappoints.
Nice little book store if your shopping for Japanese books and DVDs.
Great variety of Japans culture/ manga and quite the dive.
The perfect bookstore for this neighborhood. Whoever the buyer is, he or she is excellent. Its hard to leave the store without buying at the very least two or more books. Excellent magazine selection as well. Cafe wonderful all of it is fantastic.
This is the primary place I get manga and it never disappoints 👏👏
The store has many selections to choose from such as comics, mangas, figures, toys, books, and many more. I had a pull list there before, however, I decided to cancel it since they keep forgetting to put my Kinokuniya Los Angeles in there. It was very frustrating. The staff are friendly.
I. Love. This. Place. Its prices are not exactly cheap, but they have everything I could want. Great for school because they have tons of notebooks, supplies, and things. I travel here from my home far away so I can get the specific notebooks I love and cant find anywhere else.
Good selection of Japanese and English language books, especially related to Japanese and Asian culture in general. Architecture, Buddhism, martial arts, science, art, gardening. They can special order from Japan! Hard to find Anime & gift items, stuffed animals, incense...so many books fiction & non. Massive selection of stationary items and pens from Japan, including some traditional brush calligraphy items. Glue pens, staplers and removers, washi paper, some dvd. Many current Japanese magazines, too. Carries local Asahi Shinbun. Figures & novelty knicknackery as well. Located on the 2nd floor. Many Japanese eateries and tea + coffee places nearby.
A variety of manga and books that are in Japanese and English. Theres even art books, yaoi and hentai :O
Fantastic shop if youre looking for Japanese books (language, culture, etc) and manga. They also offer a nice selection of high quality Japanese stationary at a reasonable price.
I went for the mangas and light novels but they also have fancy mechanical pencils. Allot of studio ghibli and other merchandise. They also have a Japanese section if you know how to read that.
The place is great has a lot of Japanese language learning books. And art books straight from japan. It’s pretty expensive but the quality is the best.
Totally worth the horrible trip to LA! So much to discover and do, youll never see it all in one visit. Fully recommend getting there around 10am (most shops open then) and leave before dark. It is in LA so be mindful of people around you and dont go alone. Yes, skid row is near by like in most of LA and some people will try to pressure you for money. I had a security purse (cant cut through it, locks, and has the CC blocker) and my group which helped a lot. Its not unsafe but not safe either, I wouldnt stay out past dark if you can help it.
Disclaimer: This review is for people that love pens.Not very often do you get to test all the pens that you see online, but at this store in Little Tokyo its exactly that. Just like the stores in Asia, there are pieces of paper stapled together and located right beneath a shelf full of different types of pens organized by manufacturer and then type. From brush pens to .25 pilot hitech c gel pens. You can test them all. There is also a fountain pen section if you want to try some of the more common LAMy, Platinums or pilot pens. If youre looking for a pen and want to hold it in your hand and test the ink and weight, come to this store. You will not be dissapointed.
Best bookstore in CA, bar none. Very broad selection of current fiction, deeply stacked non-fiction, and an Art Book branch next door. Put your money where your values are and shop local!
Great store with unique selection, though this store does not sell used books. Also, there are plenty of recommendations of books from the staff if you cant decide. Definitely worth visiting.
Best place in DTLA to find/read manga and other Japanese books for tourism, cooking, or even learning the language as well. Very polite and respectful staff that are eager to assist your bookworm needs
I wish they open a store in MI. Theres a plethora of selection of mangas, anime, and Asian magazines and literatures to browse from. Not to mention, my most beloved section of all, the cute stationaries.
While it is a little small, they have a pretty good collection of Japanese and English books, manga, and more. If only they had more room to offer a better selection in Little Tokyo
Ive been coming here since I was a kid. The best place anywhere for Japanese periodicals, books, and videos.I am a musician and teacher. This is the best place I know of to find traditional Japanese video of bunraku etc... Very unusual things. A treasure.
Theres so much stuff here! Be ready to walk a lot and spend at least 3 hrs in here. I feel like the employees help you out more if ur asians because I always notice them being so nice to one of their own but with anyone else they pass by and kindly say hi but....thats it. However, if you go up to then and ask them for help they really are nice which is still why Im giving this place 5 stars and not 3. I cant really be mad when theyre so helpful and kind once YOU approach them
Cute bookstore. If you have ever been to a bookstore in Japan or Korea it will bring back memories. Friendly staff. Good selection of Japanese books, cute stationery, and novelty gifts.
A huge store and a very large selection of books! I was advised by my friends. I went and bought four books at once! I was prompted by very pleasant workers. Books are not expensive and I recommend this store for shopping!
Excellent stationary selection, very wide selection of books both in imported Japanese and English- large manga (comic books) section.
Its so tempting to spend all of my money here. They have a huge variety of different books (not all are in Japanese, either) and trinkets are directly in the front. I can never leave empty-handed.
The staff is always very helpful and kind. Their selection is usually really good, they usually have items that have recently been released. One of my favorite stops whenever Im in the area!
Great! Tons of interesting books, magazines, and gifts. Very interesting and aesthetically appealing store.
Really love this book store. They have a great selection of manga, literature, japanese magazines, art supplies, and art books. It is a must stop for anyone visiting los angeles.
All Kinokuniya stores are equally good. I havent seen an outlier. You pretty much drowning in a piece of Japan on the west coast. Every time is a treat.
I love this bookstore! Part art supplies, part manga, part anime merchandise, everything for the budding and veteran anime fan is here.
Great little store, you need Japanese books or those fancy pens they got it.
I love this place! It has such a wide variety of books and such things! You will see a few of otakus there! Awesome!
My Japanese is limited, but staff were very helpful in identifying and finding books. Premium stationary and cool gadgets & toys are also available here.
Big selection of manga but a guy that worked there was following me also the manga is overpriced.
They have many books in english and Japanese. They have a full array of books like cute art books and anime/manga related books. As well as j fashion and stationary.
I love coming here, though it is for stationary for my self. The amount and selection of books and art here is outstanding. I recomend this place to the book and art people for note pads, sketch pads and supplies.
Nice place with Japanese stationeries and other novelties. It offers a great variety of manga and light novels. I do wish they had more English version of these
Cute stationary. And awesome limited edition finds.They played the rent-a-girlfriend theme and it made my day. Boom. 5 stars.
The staff here is so nice and helpful You can get books/magazines both in japanese and in english here. Also have a nice selection of manga.
Wide variety of books and magazines straight from Japan. Merch is always expensive. Other than that best spot for authentic japanese literature and art supplies
Good selection of Japanese and English language books, magazines, and manga, shopping with a great stationary and gifts section.
Best bookstore in Downtown if youre into art, cool gifts, and Japanese culture. I love this place
The best comic store in town! They have a good collection
I found this book store as I was walking by with a possible gentleman suitor and we decided to stop in. I am so glad we did. This quaint little used book store offers everything you want in a tiny local book store.
Service, It depends on sales representative. Most of sales representative is very unfriendly, I feel like city office administrator. Very cold, dont smile and they try to not speak. They are NOT a service person. You need a service training to all of your sales representative such like what is the hospitality business should be.
They had a very good selection of mangas!
Japanese chain book store thats been around for years. My kids love coming here to get anime fix.
Still a great selection of popularJapanese books, though smaller footprint in the digital age. Probably the best selection of translated Japanese manga.
I love this store! If you love stationary, pens(fountain or otherwise) markers, etc. This is the place to go.
Excellent as always. Great selection of manga in both Japanese and English and all the great knick knacks all around
4.7 (199 comments)
Review №1
2022-08-02The atmosphere here is great! Loved browsing the bookshelves as well as all the cute little items they have scattered throughout their store. Was very impressed by the amount of art books they have as well.
Review №2
2022-02-16I can never get enough of Kinokuniya! If youre ever looking for a good read or something to collect, this definitely the place to go! I love there rewards program too. For every $300 you spend, you get $10 gift card to use in the store! Trust me, Ive gotten over a $110 dollars worth of gift cards. Yet its all worth it!
Review №3
2022-03-02Have been coming to this bookstore for years. Variety of products. Fun to explore. Clean. Manga heaven for those who enjoy them.
Review №4
2022-08-01What more can I say about this place that others already know! This place brings the charm of Japan and has a large variety of everything one may look for. A safe haven for those who enjoy manga and anime, has become more popular thru the pandemic and can feel a bit claustrophobic from how packed it can get. This place is a must stop in Little Tokyo and it’s one place I frequent go to on my off days to relax. See you there
Review №5
2022-08-01It was great here! Came with a friend and explored the many different manga, light novels, art books, mags, and more. Highly recommend!!!
Review №6
2022-07-14Very lovely place for people who enjoy Japanese Literature, whether it be manga or historical writings. And of course they Rising of The Shield Hero!
Review №7
2022-08-07Meh, not as big as the San Francisco location.Decent manga selection, but no animate sponsored anime section.
Review №8
2022-05-21Lots of books of all kind graphic novels, manga, artbooks anime and video game books Asian and American comic books posters calendars and small art supplies note pads,ink and sakura ink pens
Review №9
2021-01-27Wonderful place to visit regardless if you are going to buy anything, or not.To browse around such an awesome selection of Manga, japanese cultured books, and magazines is so neat. Its actually pretty rare nowadays.On my visit, I was not planning to purchase anything. However, to my surprise I left the store with a purchase. Came across a book that Ive been really wanting for sometime: Book of 5 Rings, Miyamoto Musashi. This really made my visit.5 stars for the overall experience. They did an excellent job with their precautions during the Pandemic as well. Felt safe shopping here. Happy to visit again.
Review №10
2022-08-17A little busy depending on when you go, but always well stocked and usually has whatever manga or art book Im looking for. also great for stationary, art and crafts, and miscellaneous things