Back in the day, I was told that Little Tokyo was one of the few places in LA where you could buy Hello Kitty stuff like pencil cases and keychains. Now Hello Kitty is everywhere and she is making a big comeback in Little Tokyo with the opening of a Sanrio store in the Japanese Village Plaza.
The store opened today and the staff was still busy stocking the shelves with Hello Kitty, Chococat, My Melody and other character goods. The Sanrio store is not just for little girls, they also carry a wide selection of fashion items like shoulder bags and jewelry for women.
The store is planning on having a grand opening celebration on August 16 (Saturday) highlighted by a visit from Hello Kitty herself! Sanrio is located inside the Village Plaza complex between First and Second Streets.
The store front. It looks a little plain on the outside, but once you step inside, there's cuteness everywhere.
Inside the Sanrio store.
*photos taken with permission*
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9 comments
Interesting...looks like the kitty wants to get a piece of the manga craze in J-town. Is that where the jewelry shop used to be?
Posted on August 2, 2008 at 10:08 PM
I love SANRIO!!! A little too much, oh yeah just a heads up, I read your blog is part of a community thing. My blog is not kid friendly, so I'm not going to put it up anymore when I comment here.
Posted on August 2, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Interesting new store. Hope things go well. Do they sell "Angry Little Girls" too?
Posted on August 4, 2008 at 12:14 PM
hey do u guys know what stores r hiring in little tokyo?need 2 find me a job
Posted on August 4, 2008 at 4:56 PM
I stumbled upon the new Sanrio last Friday too! Glad to see some new business in the Japanese Village.
Posted on August 4, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Do you know what time they are planning on having the grand opening celebrations?
Posted on August 5, 2008 at 8:55 AM
to answer your questions:
yes, i think that location was the jewelry shop.
yes, they sell angry little girls (also, check out the museum store at the japanese american national museum!)
sorry, i don't know what stores are hiring.
i don't have details about the grand opening. when i asked if they were going to have a grand opening, i was told that hello kitty would be visiting on the 16th. which is going to be a crazy day because of nisei week.
Posted on August 5, 2008 at 10:43 AM
The 16th is the Grand Opening and I believe (overheard) the event is for the entire day, however probably the games and various festivities happening that day at the store along with Hello Kitty visiting.
Posted on August 5, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Daisuki........
But unFortunetly, SanriO store in Indonesia has closed since 4years ago, now iF I want To buY it, I asked my Friend To Buy FroM JAPAn...
Posted on December 24, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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