To thank you guys, and also because so many of you love these... I'm doing another Kawaii Christmas Giveaway! I chose a lot of stationery items (Hello Kitty ones) because you guys tend to like that a lot.
Just make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube channel and comment on the video what types of videos you would like to see for my Kawaii Christmas series this year. Last year I did DIYs, baking, hauls and lots of other fun things.
If you guys haven't heard, my Kawaii Giveaway is open!
I'm including a few things that I think many of you will like. I'm also picking multiple winners, so more people can win and you can get what you want!
Lol my face is cut off! and of course Rilakkuma got in the shot completely.
So the Giveaway is a mix of stationery (including Hello Kitty, stickers, pens, deco tape, etc), Rilakkuma, some souvenirs from China and our wedding, a skirt from Uniqlo, and a Nyanko figure!
Here I include some Chinese knots from our wedding, a cute lucky cat keychain, and some cute little chopsticks.
I posted a video on this topic, so if you can also watch it. But I thought it would be nice to do a long post with links and pictures on all the places. Please leave a comment if you found any more shops that I don't mention.
This is a bookstore chain that is even in Japan. The New York City store has three floors. The basement has character goods, stationery, and children's books. The main floor has new arrivals, Japanese books and magazines. The upstairs has a Japanese traditional goods shop, a cafe, and tons of anime books, magazines, goods, etc.
This is one place I really like. It has a mish-mash of assorted little shops selling figures, anime stuff, Rilakkuma, and Asian beauty stuff. The downside is that each shop has individual hours based on the seller. And its hard to catch them when they are open. A little bit hard to find--but it's there!!
This place is totally worth going. It's a mini Japan to me. There's a huge Japanese grocery store complete with a bakery. It has tons of Japanese restaurants inside too. Next door, there are stores that sell books, magazines, character goods, and Japanese beauty products (a Shiseido store).
It's not in Manhattan, so you do have to take a bus. But the bus takes you directly there. Directions here!
It is across from Little Italy and the downstairs is a grocery. The upstairs has keychains and character goods. Lots of Hello Kitty. Much of the Rilakkuma stuff is fake, but cute nevertheless. I wasn't too impressed by it, but it is in Chinatown so if you are down checking out the Elizabeth Center it's worth it to stop by.
This is a Japanese clothing department store (again that is all over Japan). They have really reasonable prices and have some great stuff. I buy tights there religiously. They have this kind called Heattech and they are so comfy and perfect for winter. Otherwise, they have cool t-shirts often with Japanese brands, Hello Kitty, and famous artists. Bo buys most of his clothes there.
There is also a small Japantown that is worth visiting. They have a couple Japanese grocery stores and some great restaurants in the area. There is also a great Japanese bakery. Otafuku is a great place for Takoyaki!! I have bought online from a place called oo35mm and I'm hearing their NYC store has lots of Japanese beauty products and cute stuff. Definitely a place I'll be checking out next time.
So that's basically the top recommendations I have. Please comment any new places or updates!
Hello!! I'm Mary and I am obsessed with everything kawaii. (´∀｀)♡
I post videos on Youtube about kawaii things (it's kind of a variety) including Rilakkuma, anime, figures, kawaii DIY, cosplay and animal crossing. My boyfriend-fiance-husband, Bo, sometimes is in my videos too! He is super into anime and Japanese games. I met Bo when he was an international student from China and we share a common interest in Japan. ^.^
I hope you enjoy my blog~ I have a tumblr that I love to post on, but I'm really looking forward to writing longer posts. Feel free to leave me comments for suggestions on future posts or videos!!
