Paper Tree

The short: Charming and cute paper shop
Large sized washi paper of all sorts of colors and patterns lightly hang on racks on the front of the store. I asked what people buy them for: some people buy them to hang up as decorations and others use them for craft projects. Throughout the store are lots of origami paper selections, origami displays, cards, and how-​to books. They also have a section of cute Japanese toys and knick knacks. I ended up buying this cute little hamster holding a sunflower seed for my friend and the lady helping me out was so friendly and helpful.
I am so eager to go back to explore more of their paper products!

My girlfriend and purchesed some paper a month ago or so for some art projects, and I got to say their inventory is fantastic. On top of the the grandma translated to writing on one of the sheets we bought, and overall had very cheery conversation with us. We for sure will visit again on our next trek out to the city.

When my father was in the Army and stationed in Japan, he worked with a number of folks, some of them Japanese. One of them was the (lady) owner of this store! My parents and the owners have known each other since the mid 50s! I was fortunate to come here with my parents and it was nice to see them catch up. As the title implies, the paper in this stationary shop is king. High quality products. To see the origami on display was amazing. This is a charming place. Don’t miss it. If you go to JapanTown, it is easy to stay within the Plaza. Head outside and head to a number of shops and restaurants outside. This is one of them.

Great store for Totoro merchandise, origami paper, and art supplies! They also have washi paper with beautiful designs, as well as tiny sheets of origami paper in all sorts of colours, sheens (metallic), and patterns. They definitely have a wide selection of origami paper in terms of size and patterns.
The pricing is a bit expensive for some items but fairly reasonable for the pens and origami paper. The people who work here are very sweet, friendly, and helpful.
One more thing — they have a great selection of origami books. I saw a hilarious book on knitted meerkats (it was funny at the time because it just seemed so random and out-​of-​place). They have a lot of Totoro merch but it was way out of my price range, unfortunately. Be sure to stop by if you are hungry for some Totoro, washi paper, origami paper, pens, or even oil pastels!

This little store is so charming! My friends and I came in here after having lunch in the area and we were amazed by the various origami pieces displayed around the store. I used to love doing origami when I was younger, so I was very much in awe of the skillfully crafted paper animals and characters that the store had.
Aside from the works of art on display, the store also has a huge variety of origami paper and some other craft supplies at fairly reasonable prices. They have paper of all textures, colors, and patterns. I got a little set of paper for folding stars for around $ 2!
The clerk behind the counter was an older man who was very kind and courteous. He explained some of the origami art displays around the store to us and you can just immediately sense his enthusiasm about the craft.
All in all, I say come here for your origami supplies! I feel like it’s important to support good local business and this is a place that seems like it really understands what it’s doing and will treat its customers well!

GOOD PRICES, GREAT SELECTION, AMAZINGLY FRIENDLY SERVICE
(Skip the mall stationery store… come here for small town cozy experience)
This place makes you feel like you’ve stepped into Mayberry in Japan. Not only do they have a great selection of paper goods and Japanese chotzkes, but their prices are super reasonable. Much better than the stationery store in the mall next to Kinokuniya Bookstore.
The best thing about this place are the owners, Vicki, Linda and their dad. They are super friendly, and have that «we care about our customers like they’re family» kind of feel. So refreshing and makes me nostalgic for the good olé days!

I can’t tell you how impressed I am with Linda and the Paper Tree. After writing a cold email to their website asking about a service not mentioned on their website Linda was not only quick to respond but very enthusiastic about the idea. This was not just another job for Linda, she wanted to know details to help her complete the task I asked. There was the genuine interest in not only making this idea work but making it amazing. The final product was everything I was asking for and more.
Five points for five stars
— Customer Service
— Actually caring about what the customer wants
— Going above and beyond what is asked
— Setting accurate time expectations
— Affordability

I found the paper tree online while looking for a place to get quality origami supplies for me and my girlfriends newest hobby. I’ve been folding origami for several years, and recently taught her how to make the origami crane, were now on our way to making a thousand paper cranes for good luck. We have the paper tree to thank for supplying us with the equipment we need to make this a reality, thank you for having such a vast collection of origami supplies to choose from.

This is primarily an origami shop although there is a great selection of other Japanese craft books. The name might lead you to believe this is a paper store, but I found the selection of origami books to be the most outstanding feature of this store. The selection of advanced origami books is especially good, most stores tend to stock only beginner books, which is annoying when you already know how to make the crane, box, and so forth.
Books from Robert Lang, John Montroll and other well known origami authors were on display, as well as rarer books in Japanese. They also carry books that focus on math and origami, which are great for absorbing kids in math lessons.
Definitely worth a trip if you are an origami enthusiast.

I like the pictures of the celebrities who are Paper Tree origami enthusiasts. Harrison Ford tops the list.

Wow!!! What cool spot — a visit here really makes you appreciate the art of Origami. Linda and her family are very helpful and have some amazing pieces on display inside the store. Call or stop by for cool anniversary/​birthday gifts
Cheers!
Tuxedo Cat Anniversary
(Nick)

Paper Tree is located in the heart of Japantown and carries fine paper stationery, origami supplies and excellent selection of beautiful Japanese washi paper.
Came by here to use the copier and to buy a notebook for some local business I was conducting.
This business is owned and run by several generations of the Mihara family. On some days, you might even find Linda Mihara, a renowned origami artist at the store. I got a kick of hearing her story about how she got to meet Harrison Ford at an event in New York — she has a photo in her store, be sure to check it out ;)

THE #1 Paper and Origami experts of San Francisco. Excellent service.
This family has been in the game for years. Paper Tree has a vast assortment useful, high-​quality products. They can also fax and print copies!
Lots of cool things for kids including books!

Fun little store. Even though I have never seemed to be able to do origami, I had to stop in after I stumbled upon this place in Japantown. I ended up getting these super cute place markers for grad school (random animals on post it paper) and a kids’ origami pack. The pack had 12 pre-​printed papers of animals (cat, dog, rabbit) with fold lines and numbers as well as easy instructions. I was ale to do it! I plan to use these with the kids I work with. Oh and my favorite part was the Buddha board display sign «3 stroke limit per person» hahahah

My fave store in Japantown! The owners are ace and super into paper crafts. They have sumi brushes including the ones that are a few together. 3 – 10 sumi brushes in various widths. Perfect for ceramics and large areas. They have cute stationary, fun little bits, interesting math books re: the science behind paper folding. There is stuff for scrapbooking, paper curling, and more. Awesome specimens to look at. 500+ fold wall-​e! Paper sculptures made from 1 sheet of folder paper. It’s mind boggling g and amazingly cool. Part of my top 10 SF haunts. The Thai place down the street «jitlada» is a great place to go if you need a snack.

I love any kind of paper store and Paper Tree is no exception. The owners asked us if she could help us find anything. I was just browsing. They have tons of paper, not just for origami. Most papers are from Japan, I think. I really like to browse their origami exhibit. Price wise, it’s pretty competitive with all the online stores. I am not from SF and didn’t know that they charge people for bags. I know they put out a sign but I didn’t see it. It’s only 10 cents, oh well. I really recommend to check out this unique store in Japantown. Don’t forget to get some mochi from next door.

Do you love origami? Do you love washi (Japanese paper)? Then you’ll dig this spot. This unassuming little shop in the cobblestone plaza area of J-​Town has the best assortment of origami I’ve ever encountered. Even origami squares that are one inch across for that special gnome origami affecionado in your life.
They also sell other gift-​y items like those kawaii Japanese erasers and other Japanese omiyage (gifts). I bought a children’s book on the kappa — a mythical water-​dwelling beast that has been rumored to lure children to their watery grave. But of course in true Japanese illustration, it is very cute and smiley.
Hey, even if you don’t have enough spatial skills to fold a paper airplane, you should still check out this shop. They currently have an origami exhibit that will amaze you. Dragons, creatures and the like come to life out of a flat piece of paper.
Also my aunt sells her beautiful handmade cards here. Check out Donna Ueda Creations — they are truly one of a kind creations!

This place still spells D-​A-​N-​G-​E-​R to me!
Despite it’s small size it is filled with so many things I love — -greeting cards (traditional Japanese cards, cards for all occasions), tons of origami paper and origami books, miniature obento boxes of plastic food, cute cute cute animal umbrellas, koi noburi in all sizes, paper blow up balls, and much much more.
I ended up buying a couple of those mini obento boxes for an ofrenda I’m making,
some origami paper and a baby lion umbrella.
There is also an ongoing origami exhibit with mind blowing figures – dinosaurs, lobster, beetle, birds that are beyond awesome!
This is a wonderful family-​owned store that has been around for decades.
I am happy to support this warm, friendly store!

Only place in the area that sells origami paper. That is paper from JAPAN! You heard me! All the way from JAPAN!
I like all the displays they have of fancy origami stuff.
The owner I believe decorates the Christmas tree in City Hall. I look forward to Dec so I can go see it.

Pretty neat store for nick-​knacks and all things origami.
They also currently have exhibits of amazing origami people (I’ve included some pictures).
The people seemed really nice talking to them (Grandson and grandfather), said they have been there for 40 years and family lived in the area for around 100 years. They also told me a lil bit about the history of the area.
Great place for presents!