KOBO

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604 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

KOBO, located in Seattle's Japantown since 1995, offers a curated selection of unique gifts, art, and home goods, celebrating both traditional and contemporary Japanese craftsmanship. Their diverse inventory includes items such as Hasami porcelain, lacquerware, textiles, and artistic prints, appealing to both local shoppers and art enthusiasts alike.

In addition to retail, KOBO hosts workshops and demonstrations, enhancing the community's engagement with artisanal practices. Noteworthy events have included Urushi lacquer demonstrations and ongoing exhibitions that showcase artists and their creative processes.

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Ten Sushi S.
12/15/2022

which translates from Japanese as "artist's workspace," is an artisan gallery featuring Japanese and Northwest fine crafts. KOBO Many Japanese crafts have a long history, and many of them make you...

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Erica R.
9/27/2024

Lovely gift shop in the Japantown / Chinatown / International District area that offers an array of apparel and textiles, art, houseware and decor, and even the random novelty items. My mother...

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Sara H.
2/25/2024

Everything in this store is so beautiful! It's expensive but each product feels curated and purposeful. They have a great selection of Japanese home goods, jewelry, clothing, and books. This is a...

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Beverly W.
6/30/2022

First I visited the smaller Kobo on E Roy which is near where I'm staying. I love the situation/location where the E Roy Kobo hides. For a small shop, I thought it close to being in Japan n was...

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Mateo G.
7/9/2021

Cute store in the international district. I think it's in the Japantown part, if I remember correctly. Pretty big, but kinda feels like a secret hole in the wall and has, what looks like, high...

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