Gatcha!
Sanrio goods
The Sanrio selection (not all of the selection)
They're open!
Teaware
Expanded tea section
Historical area
Sanrio bags
Tea samples
Sanrio keychains
Sanrio plushies
Sanrio lunch boxes
I think it's actually called Shiga's Imports.
My bracelet!
Lots of wonderful chai to chose from but these have healing ingredients that contain no caffeine.
Lydia H.
Feb 3, 2024
Cute little shop with a nice variety of things. Ceramics, tea, stationery, & gifts. Fun to look around.
Read MoreStella D.
Mar 2, 2018
My fav store close to UW to get some Japanese artifacts and a ton of tea.They have over 100 kinds of tea imported from Japan, China, India etc. They sell small bags of tea for cheap for you can really try a variety of different kinds. They also carry porcelain utensils, kimonos, chopsticks, candles etc. The prices are very fair. Sometimes they can be a big higher than amazon so you need to know what to buy here.
Read MoreVivian H.
Aug 16, 2011
My first review in Seattle!I was interested in getting a Japanese futon for its portability. I had checked out some prices in Seattle and was prepared to pay more for a futon than a traditional mattress. Shiga's Imports was my first stop for a shikibuton and I got a queen sized futon for a great price. Granted, it was made in the US and not Japan, but the friendly associate told me that the "western" ones are made of cotton and foam, and are firmer, which was what I was looking for. I am not sure how much more the traditional Japanese ones cost but I am really happy with this futon.Quick, painless, and it fit in the car.
Read MoreJenn L.
Jun 17, 2014
I don't always shop at Shiga's Imports, but when I do, I leave with at least 5 different types of loose leaf teas half an hour later.This place is knick-knack central. There's so much to look at, you could easily kill an hour here if you so wish. I'm partial to their vast loose-leaf tea offerings, especially the $1 1oz. samplers. The caramel green tea is my favorite by far, but I will always leave with at least 5 other samplers.But there's plenty more besides tea. They have a ton of crafty-looking dinnerware (perfect for gifts), stereotypically Asian/Hello Kitty-inspired school supplies, mini zen gardens, furniture... the list goes on!
Read MoreNina H.
Jan 13, 2012
This is a really fascinating store with a lot of great Japanese gifts and products. I came here with a list of things in mind to get and I got all of them and more! I did a brief search online to see which stores sold sushi-making sets and this was one of them. I totally forgot that this store was on the Ave from my college years because I never really shopped at it. I'm so glad I did today though because I ended up buying $60 worth of stuff... useful stuff too! I bought 5 pairs of fancy Japanese chopsticks for less than $5, all my chopsticks kept breaking in half in the dishwasher because they kept falling through the gaps... :( Anyway, I'm so happy with that little purchase. I also walked away with a musubi maker (it was $7.50) a little pricey but I know I'll definitely be using it lots and lots. I have to admit that a lot of the nicer stuff is a bit expensive but they seem high-quality and the variety of items at the store is great! It's really fun to walk through and they have a great heater that warms up a section of the store. It's definitely a plus when you're shopping comfortably.And like other reviewers wrote, there is a pretty decently sized Hello Kitty section. If i liked Hello Kitty, I'd love this, but since I pretty much detest her for basically blocking out Pochacco's spotlight... I didn't care too much for it but I'm sure HK fanatics would LOVE this area.The only downside that I can think of besides that it's kind of pricey is that the shop closes at 6... making it a bit difficult to shop after work on the weekdays but I suppose there's all day on Saturdays!
Read MoreEmily T.
Apr 27, 2024
Love this store! Lots of cute Asian products! Upon entering they have really cute Asian and foodie themed cards, I got one for my mom. They have a decent size selection of tea that you can purchase by the bag and prices are fairly reasonable. I fell in love with their pen section! Omg the pens were so cute and they were doing a buy 4 get 1 free deal. The pens were about $3 each. They also had lots of plushies, stickers, keychains, and a lot of other nice things!
Read MoreTai D.
Jan 24, 2024
Cute spot for all kinds of Japanese items. Lots of Sanrio in the back. Their gatcha set up is really cute too. They have expanded their section of teas and you can get a sample too. I like coming here for their dishwares and if I'm looking for a nice gift.
Read Moredelilah m.
Feb 6, 2024
The service is fine not great not bad. If you like Sanrio this is def the place for you! The selection goes from plushies to tea and even some really cool Fune China! It's not very expensive but it's not that cheap either.
Read MoreKurt S.
Apr 13, 2024
I first walked into Shiga's in 1977. And even though I now live in New York, I go back every time I'm in Seattle because the store remains a truly magical place. In my home I still have beautiful bowls and plates that I bought at Shiga's, and I continue to use them on occasions when I want to share a touch of East Asia with my friends. I still even have some bushes and a stone for grinding ink that I bought there fifty years ago. Here's to another fifty years, at least.
Read MorePaul S.
Dec 26, 2022
OPEN AGAINShiga's has reopened, so can honor gift certificates they sold prior to covid.That is all I asked. Their staff is better than usual. Give them a try when you are looking for home decor or gifts.
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