Sylvia’s Gift Guide
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SYLVIA WAKANA GUNDE
@sylvia.wakana
Growing up and living in Los Angeles, Little Tokyo was one of my favorite places to go!
Favorite Little Tokyo small businesses: Bunkado, Tea Master, Yoboseyo! Superette
1. Year of the Rabbit figurine ($5.95~$15.95) from Bunkado (online and in-store at 340 E 1st Street)
“Best wishes for the new year (and I'm a rabbit!)”
2. Nostalgiana 6 oz candle ($25) from Bunkado (online and in-store at 340 E 1st Street)
“Absolute BEST smelling candles—reminds me of being in Japan, nice crackle wick, super pretty.”
3. Matcha powder ($42~79) from Tea Master and Midori Matcha
“Give the gift of health and ritual.”
4. Box of mochi and manju from Fugetsu-Do (in-store only, 315 E 1st Street)
“Because who doesn't want a box of delicious mochi?”
6. Hasami Porcelain dishware ($10~$100) from Utsuwa-no-Yakata (online and in store, Little Tokyo Galleria 333 S Alameda St #101)
“Super high quality, classic, and stylish.”
7. Go Little Tokyo script tote from Little Tokyo Community Council (pop-up shops coming up online 11/25-12/2 and in-person 12/9 &10!)
“Supporting Little Tokyo is important to me <3”
8. Little Ganshik pet treats from Yoboseyo! Superette (in-store only, 358 E 2nd Street)
“Because our fur friends need gifts, too! Local LA brand.”
10. Flower arrangement from Little Tokyo Florist (Little Tokyo Galleria, 333 S Alameda St #110)
“For those who want to gift something more ephemeral - flowers can say so much. Plus, love supporting a queer-owned business!”
10.5 Collaboration tee from CRFT by Maki x Little Tokyo Florist (available for pre-order online!)
“Support multiple Little Tokyo businesses at once!”
Check out more holiday gift guides:
Andie’s Gift Guide
Chris’ Gift Guide
Sean’s Gift Guide
Go Little Tokyo Gift Guide
