Today we’d like to introduce you to JapanLA
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We are excited to announce that beginning May 2nd, JapanLA, the much-loved boutique that specializes in Japanese Kawaii brands like Hello Kitty, will once again be open every day for in-person shopping. We are excited to welcome our loyal customers back to the full in-store experience that they have come to know, love, and greatly miss.
JapanLA was founded in 2006, in Los Angeles by Jamie Rivadeneira as a brick & mortar retail store, which expanded into a lifestyle brand, creating a space for the kawaii community, hosting pop up shops, curated events, art shows, and fashion shows, as well as creating licensed Sanrio products.
In response to the demand for increased real life shopping experiences, and their viral popularity on TikTok, JapanLA will now be open every day of the week.
JapanLA remains a gathering place where like-minded fans can enjoy their favorite characters, celebrate with their friends and families, and meet new friends. We want to take a moment to express our immense gratitude for the unwavering support of our customers and the wider community. As we look to the future, we are excited and look forward to welcoming each and every one of you to JapanLA, whether you shopped with us from the beginning or are new to discovering us.
Visit the JapanLA Store starting May 2, 2024 at: 233 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
● Mon – Fri: 11am – 5pm
● Sat: 11am – 7pm
● Sun: 11am – 6pm
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about JapanLA?
JapanLA was founded in 2006, in Los Angeles by Jamie Rivadeneira. In 2020, it shifted from retail in-store shopping to livestream shopping, online, and curbside same-day pickup. JapanLA is the official livestream partner for Sanrio and hosts monthly Sanrio Super Shows on the JapanLA App. JapanLA is also a lifestyle brand that engages with the kawaii community with pop up shops, licensed Sanrio product launches and curated events, art shows, and fashion shows. JapanLA encourages people of all ages to embrace their love of cute things and share it with friends.
You can shop JapanLA online on www.japanla.com, on livestream on the JapanLA App on iOS and Google Play, and follow @japanla on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
In 2020, JapanLA closed due to covid restrictions, but quickly pivoted to hosting livestream shopping shows allowing them to foster an even stronger sense of community by creating a place for people to chat and shop together during quarantine. The business model shifted from retail in-store shopping to a digital model that included online, livestream shopping, and curbside same-day pickup. JapanLA remained closed for in-store shopping for 2 years. Despite the physical store closure, the spirit of JapanLA remained intact and accessible to everyone, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the brand.
In June 2022, JapanLA reopened on weekends for in-person shopping and monthly mascot events. They also expanded their livestream shopping shows to TikTok Shop, where they host shows 5 days per week, and are one of the top 10 shows.
In response to the demand for increased real life shopping experiences, and their viral popularity on TikTok, JapanLA will now be open every day of the week.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://japanla.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanla/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japanla
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanLA
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/japanla-los-angeles?osq=japanla
