Wataru M.
11/22/2025
This place is stationary heaven for me. It's also packed with everything I'm into which is journaling, drawing, and calligraphy. The selection of various Japanese pens, mechanical pencils, brush...
Mai Do - San Francisco
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1581 Webster St Ste 200
San Francisco, CA 94115
Mai Do, located within the Japan Center mall in San Francisco's Japantown, is the first Kinokuniya Bookstore to open in the U.S., celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2024. This specialty bookstore offers a diverse selection of Japanese and Japan-related books, manga, and merchandise across its two floors, with a dedicated Anime Manga section on the first floor.
The store also features unique artwork, such as a vibrant illustration by Japanese artist Katsuya Terada, and hosts various events including author signings with notable personalities. With a rich history and a commitment to Japanese culture, Mai Do remains a beloved destination for enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
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4.0328 reviews
Dilys S.
12/6/2025
Great selection of stationery goods, especially Japanese pens, pencils, and notebooks, fun novelty items. Every end of year and new year, one can buy the new year journal for planning and...
Taylor S.
9/3/2025
We enjoyed this shop so much that we went back again two days in a row! I got two stickers for my water bottle. My partner enjoyed looking at the pens. We also got a card for our hosts here in SF...
Dianna W.
8/5/2025
This is a stationary and gift store inside Japan town . Downstairs is the gift shop and upstairs is the pens and stationery shop . I am writing about the downstairs. It is packed with cute things...
Lloyd C.
1/4/2025
Mai Do is a great stationary and fine gifts store located on the 2nd floor of Kinokuniya Mall in Japantown. Driving up from San Jose with friends, whenever we visited JTown, I always stopped...
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