Neat Asian Things

so… confused…
I wanted to find this store when we got to Japantown just because of the name, but we spent about 4 and ½ minutes inside. The store is tiny with many items crammed in and pretty high prices. If you frequent Chinatown and/​or Japantown, there is nothing extraordinary about this store. Also, there was a gentleman waiting to be helped while to the two staff members carried on in another language. After reading the reviews, I worried I had the wrong store all together…26 reviews giving this place 4.4 stars? C’mon guys. I finally found one review from a person from Tokoyo who said «This store is more accurately a 2 Star business based on how it is disorganized» but gave them 4 stars for having one item he liked. For shame!
If you are in the area and are planning to travel here just for the high ratings of this store… DON’T!

Like its name, this store has some neat Asian things!
The name already intrigued me, so I went inside with my friend. The items here definitely seemed authentic, so if you’re looking for something Asian for home décor, this is the place to go!
I’d love to come back here and get the divider and a couple of lamps here. Even though space was small, the items sold here were abundant, and I can guarantee you that you will find at least one thing here that you will like.

It’s really difficult for me to find high quality Japanese home products. This store has authentic Japanese items. I found many items in here that I never seen anywhere else in the U.S. including Little Tokyo in LA. I wish they were closer to my home as I surely would have bought more stuff.

Very fine service, and excellent quality items! I love my new screen because it hides my mess and it s a pony wall as in not too high.
Laurelyn

Neat Asian Things is really… well… neat! They sell a lot of the same things you can find elswhere in Japantown (maneki neko figurines, tea sets, paper fans, paper lanterns, etc) but they do have some items that most other stores don’t– like home décor including shoji screens and noren curtains, Japanese furniture and bedding, and outdoor/​garden supplies and décor.
I particularly like their small but interesting kimono section; I bought a yukata from this shop about 8 years ago and it’s held up very well. Plus the guy running the shop is always very polite. Love it!

Very positive experience. The sweet man that runs the store was very helpful and polite. Hubby found a komono in a pattern that he had ben looking for for years. We bought that plus a paper lamp for my daughters room. Sweet little store, beautiful to look at. Thank you.

pros… just one of those cool little asian stores here in japantown. went in last friday, the store is packed with cool things, mostly from japan of course. but the things this store stocks is very eclectic. just a little bit of everything: pottery/​ceramic (cups, mugs, plates, bowls, and decorative vases and the like), bedding (futons, comforters, pillows, pillow covers), clothing and apparel (yukatas, getas, tabi, tabi shoes).
all in all the stuff in the store is relatively inexpensive, as i was able to get a pretty nice 500ml mug for like $ 18.00 or so. it has the hakusai theme of the tsunami. a very huge mug, tall and a bit narrow. but this should quench most people’s thirst.
cons…not much really, smaller shop, but packed with stuff in there. so careful when walking around as you might just bump something. the back of the store with the bedding, futons was a bit disheveled but that’s about it. wish i had more time to really go in depth in the store but we were leaving for the airport and didn’t have the time.

Awesome little place with nice décor for your home. Futon mats, windchimes, pilliows & more.

This is such a cute and authentic Japanese store filled with furniture and other things like tea sets. I’m in love with the shoji screens, the armoire chests, the tatami beds, and the ornate pillows. I can’t afford anything on my college student budget, but I definitely want that bed! Love to browse the store and I can’t wait to buy those Japanese beds.
This store is a little pricy but I think that the craftsmanship is worth the cost.

In and out with a new mattress in 10 min. The old man who runs the store is sweet, fast as heck and super informative. I’m going to try my new futon and if it’s awesome, I’ll go back for the accessories!
Plus he threw in a baby buckwheat pillow for free. Incredibly great experience!
Purchased: 6-​inch futon double/​full size for $ 198+tax

This store has such beautiful and unique things. And the owner is the nicest man ever and so respectful and sincerely wanting to give good service.
Loved shopping here and glad I came across it as I was looking for a dividing screen.

Authentic rice straw and rush grass tatami mats– IN STOCK. Very agreeable staff. Opened a new mat up and let me try it out in store, before purchase. Helped carry out to my car.

Bought a futon here the other day. I searched high and low for one all year until i finally found this place. I’d say me and my girlfriend slept great. The old asian guy was really helpful… and funny. He even offered to carry out the futon to our car but I told him we’ll be back once we were done wondering around. We tried some of Sophie’s Crepes ice cream sundaes and they were the best. I believe We should’ve tried the Crepes first since they seemed so popular with the college kids. We are definitely coming back here again.

Good stock of japanese house decorations and goods. I really like the quality and the availability of hard to find goods. The store is a bit disorganized, but I don’t think you’ll find a better selection of pillows, those split toe work boots that make me think of ninjas, door hanging screens etc.

Formerly known as «Townhouse Living» is now «Neat Asian Things», and under new management; the old folks retired, and sold the store and stock to new folks. The new folks have taken the changeover as a great time to clean house, and while much of the stock is the same, there’s now room to (cautiously) maneuver a powerchair inside the store!
Still an excellent place to get real authentic futon and pillows, as well as lots of other traditional Japanese-​style furnishings, and dishware and teapots. The new staff are a little more outgoing than the old folks, and happy to help.

Lets go in, this place looks cute! Bunches of cool stuff for your apartement or homie. I have to go back when i have more time! i did a walk through and bought some small little Japanese lanterns to hang in my bedroom. so much stuff, so little time! I have a perfect picture in my mind of what i should have bought while i was there. gotta go back asap!

Due to lack of space, I’ve adopted the Japanese minimalist styling in my apt and needed a few more touch-​ups before my remodeling project was complete.
They stock a variety of sizes and case designs of makura (buckwheat hull) pillows, and I was surprised to find that all I needed was one half the size of a standard – cheaper and less bulky, to boot. Since purchasing one, traditional pillows do not compare. They’re much too soft to be supporting your neck. More people should be adopting the makura.
I’ve since picked up a shoji screen (a.k.a., room divider), and while it must’ve looked awkward to see someone with a small frame carry such an oversized box up a few blocks, it’s light, sturdy, and does the job.
It’s obvious the store is not wheelchair accessible. It is too small for the amount of items they’re selling. It is in complete disarray; navigating is difficult. I wonder if they purposely block aisles in hopes someone will break something so they’ll be forced to buy it.
Just pray you’re not stuck in here when an earthquake hits. Duck and cover is not an option. Run for the door (if you can find it).

I love this place. So much cool stuff crammed into a tiny space. Definitely recommend the folding bookshelves. They are sturdy, stackable, and great for people that move a lot.

I walked in here many times but the last time, I had a purpose.
To get two Za-​buton, floor sitting mat, You know, Japanese are sit on floor instead of using a chair, for X’mas present to my GF.
There are 2 quiet Japanese men in the store.
One of them, with totally silver gray hair guy asked me that,
” Are you out townier?“
me,” Urrr …”
” Are you from out side of the city? Suburbs?“
I said in Japanese out loud, «I live in San Francisco. Thank you very much.»
…
So, I got 2 Za-​buton. about 24″ square thic but fluffy Japo-​mat. $ 67. each.
There have Japanese flip-​flops, Tatami-​Mat, Onsen Yukata that light weight Japo Bathrobes, Shoji-​screen, Japo-​pillow and something more. I don’t know what else they carry but it’s a small little maze place that so many little Japo things in there.

They have Japanese pillows (makura)!
This furniture & home decoration store, located on the first floor of Kinokuniya Building of Japantown (next to Suzu Ramen), is the place to go when you are looking for something Japanese and you don’t know who has it. They have everything from stone garden decorations to yukatas.
This store is more accurately a 2 Star business based on how it is disorganized (see pics), but I gave them 4 Stars just for having the makura. If you don’t like soft pillows, it’s the way to go. With all that stuff, getting around the store is a challenge. I don’t see how they passed fire emergency inspection.
TIP: Don’t visit this store when there is an earthquake — something will fall onto your head.