What's in Store Blog
What Are Koinobori?
Koinobori (carp wind socks) fly on Children's Day, こどもの日, May 5th, to wish kids the strength to swim upstream through life's challenges. There's something deeply comforting about koinobori and koinobori-themed...
What Are Koinobori?
Koinobori (carp wind socks) fly on Children's Day, こどもの日, May 5th, to wish kids the strength to swim upstream through life's challenges. There's something deeply comforting about koinobori and koinobori-themed...
First Look: George Takei's New Book, It Rhymes ...
It was a pleasure to witness George Takei's first viewing of his newly published book It Rhymes With Takei and to hear him exclaim his iconic catchphrase "Oh my!" Takei...
First Look: George Takei's New Book, It Rhymes ...
It was a pleasure to witness George Takei's first viewing of his newly published book It Rhymes With Takei and to hear him exclaim his iconic catchphrase "Oh my!" Takei...
Zodiac Teacups Through Time and Tariffs
When I started working at the JANM store in the summer of 2021, I discovered the zodiac sushi style teacups that arrive fresh each year. Since the year of the...
Zodiac Teacups Through Time and Tariffs
When I started working at the JANM store in the summer of 2021, I discovered the zodiac sushi style teacups that arrive fresh each year. Since the year of the...
Precious Family Heirloom Inspires a Children's ...
Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson's illustrations in Shell Song speak directly to the heart. The thoughtful incorporation of her family's actual heirlooms—her grandfather's collected shells, soil from the incarceration camps, and patterns from her...
Precious Family Heirloom Inspires a Children's ...
Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson's illustrations in Shell Song speak directly to the heart. The thoughtful incorporation of her family's actual heirlooms—her grandfather's collected shells, soil from the incarceration camps, and patterns from her...
Happy Hanami Season!
Happy Hanami Season! The iconic Japanese cherry blossom, also known as sakura, indicates the onset of spring with blooms beginning as early as March. The beautiful cherry blossom trees throughout...
Happy Hanami Season!
Happy Hanami Season! The iconic Japanese cherry blossom, also known as sakura, indicates the onset of spring with blooms beginning as early as March. The beautiful cherry blossom trees throughout...
Onigiri: A Comforting Bite of Home and a New Fa...
There's something about onigiri (Japanese rice balls) that feels like a warm hug. Maybe it's the simplicity of it—just rice shaped into a perfect little triangle, ball, or, in the...
Onigiri: A Comforting Bite of Home and a New Fa...
There's something about onigiri (Japanese rice balls) that feels like a warm hug. Maybe it's the simplicity of it—just rice shaped into a perfect little triangle, ball, or, in the...
