Yo! Gift Guide
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1. “Miffy Canvas Face Tote Bag” ($36), Sanrio Tote Bag Pochacco 2-way ($39) from Monkey Pants LA (online + in-store @ 131 Japanese Village Plaza Mall)
“Totes are a functional and cute accessory to carry your belongings, especially these adorable Miffy and Sanrio designs! You can also use totes as reusable gift bags when giving gifts! Sonny Angels make great gifts because of the thrill of opening the box to a surprise figure...if you can find them in stock anywhere! You can never go wrong because they're all super cute and there are multiple themes of figures to choose from (i.e animals, flowers, etc).”
2. Organic - Premium Matcha ($37) from Tea Master (online + in-store @ 450 E 2nd St)
“This selection of tea powders is made for the matcha lovers. If you're in Little Tokyo, the Tea Master matcha latte powder is sold out online but is a must-have if you're in-store!
Pair it with the bowls from Utsuwa no Yakata for the ultimate matcha drinking bundle!”
3. Matcha Bowl Shirokobiki ($22) + Matcha Bowl Hagiunofu ($38) from Utsuwa no Yakata (online + in-person @ at Galleria Mall, 333 S Alameda St. Ste 101)
“The Shirokobiki and Haginofu are beautiful pieces of drinkware that are perfect for matcha enjoyers! These aesthetically pleasing pieces add to the joy of sipping on a delicious drink.”
4. Box of donuts / bread / donut holes ($1-4 per donut) from Cafe Dulce (in-person)
“Cafe Dulce goods are a great finals season pick-me-up for students and also great to bring to holiday parties!”
5. Box of mochi from Fugetsu-Do (in-person)
“Fugetsudo mochi is a classic must-have treat in Little Tokyo; a box of mochi is perfect to share with friends at gatherings or to indulge in a sweet treat.”
6. Signature Series Hoodie ($70) + Tsuru Logo Tee ($42) from CRFT by Maki (online + in-store @ 341 1st St)
“CRFT by Maki pieces provide a simple, minimalistic, yet stylish design that are fit for everyone.”
7. My Neighbor Totoro: Statue Desk Clock- Totoro Dondoko Dance ($58) + Howl's Moving Castle: Kitchen Tool Spatula - Calcifer ($20) from Anime Jungle (online + in-person @ 319 E 2nd St. #103)
“These items are perfect for the Ghibli lovers who want to add functional and cute household items to their living space!”
8. Rooted Fare Black Sesame Crunchy Butter ($15) from Yoboseyo (online + in-person @ 358 E 2nd St)
“This crunchy spread is a unique twist on peanut butter; perfect for those who love the classic Asian flavor of black sesame. This spread is a fun way to add a familiar (or new) flavor to your breakfast, desserts, and more!”
Check out more holiday gift guides:
JACCC Gift Guide
Kizuna Gift Guide
Visual Communications Gift Guide
Go Little Tokyo Gift Guide