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We loved having Djam Four perform at KOBO!

Djam Four @ Kobo -2/17/2024

In 1950, longtime Japanese sweets company Fujiya Co. Ltd., introduced Peko-Chan, a happy girl with pigtails, representing their "Milky" line of candies. Her name is from a Japanese onomatopoeia peko peko, which is the sound a hungry tummy makes.

Her wide-eyes, smile (is she about to eat a sweet or had she just enjoyed one?), and enthusiasm went on to become Fujiya's mascot for their company. Ask a Japanese native and they will tell you their candy memories with Peko-chan and Milky. We have a few Peko-chan items available, including a bobble-head figure that went out to lucky shareholders for Fujiya's 100th Anniversary, and a tin candy pail with Peko-Chan and friend Poko-Kun!

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The paintings of Bracha Bien-Venida Guy speak the language of luxury, the sensuousness of rich colors, the shine of true gold leaf, the gleam of pearls. She doesn’t not have to search far for her images, she finds them around the house, on objects bequeathed her by past generations of women – laces and flowered porcelain, filigree candlesticks, crystal and pearls, along with a certain ideal of womanhood – which is not necessarily ideal for survival.

Bracha Bien-Venida Guy is an accomplished artist in Israel. Her work has been shown worldwide in galleries, museums, and art fairs in Israel, United States and Europe.

See more from our featured artist here: https://koboseattle.com/collections/featured-artist-bracha-bien-venida-guy

New in the shop: kokeshi, gift kits, ceramic pieces, coffee creamer necklace, and more!

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POP UP TODAY 🍵 12-3pm

- tea samples from Sugimoto Tea
- mochi brownies from Setsuko Pastry
- spam musubi from Modern

where: KOBO at Higo in Japantown
when: Saturday, December 9th from 12-3pm

Can't wait to see you there!

Shibori, is a traditional Japanese resist dyeing technique. Fabric is twisted, tied with thread and dyed. Patterns are aplenty, but our favorite are the tiny circles. We love tiny circles.

We have Shibori Tops in the shop, made with vintage silk kimono fabric. We'd like to think of these tops as the ultimate layering piece, to pull over a tank paired with denim, a black dress, you name it. It is light, flowy, adding color and texture to your outfit.

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KOBO's 99 year old Aunty Chiyo ❤️

Stop by KOBO Capitol Hill for Halloween treats!

It's that time of year again - Karhu calendars are here!

This charming calendar is from Karhu Studios in Kyoto, Japan. Each calendar is packed in a gift box and tied with ribbon.

On a withered branch,
a crow has come to perch—
at dusk in autumn.

Tosei

Crow Looking Back Sculpture by Michael Zitka. Shop more at KOBO!

We are so excited to announce a trunk show with NYC-based Japanese designer Mieko Mintz. Mieko creates a sophisticated, contemporary line utilizing ethnic fabrics and various knits, while maintaining her focus on comfort.

Mieko’s work follows in the Kantha tradition; first her designs are made into Kantha Throws in West Bengal and then are cut to fit her jacket designs that are inspired by her tradition with Japanese Kimono culture. In an effort towards sustainability, cuttings left over from making the jackets are recycled one more time to create hats, bags, and jewelry.

KOBO will be open this Saturday and Sunday for the event!

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Chaargoush Ceramics, also known as Behnaz Sharifian, is a Seattle based ceramicist creating everyday items with a twist. In 2013, after years of working as an Architect, Visual Artist and Chocolatier, Behnaz decided to go back to university, only this time to pursue a career in Ceramics and Pottery.

From her very first encounters with clay and learning the techniques of hand-building, she was above all intrigued by the inevitable seams and creases that are an essential part of slab work. Instead of trying to hide them, she has been focusing on celebrating these cuts and folds and is constantly pushing this idea further in every collection of vessels she makes.

Chaargoush is Persian for 4-sides or square, and even though the pieces are anything but, this playful contradiction is quite charming.

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For thousands of years, people have been adorning themselves. Sometimes for cultural or social standing -- most people do it to show their distinctive style. This week we would like to think about the ways a good piece of jewelry can add a little pep to your step and style to your already stylish 'fit. An elegant topaz necklace will step up jeans and white t-shirt. A pair of dendritic agate stud earrings brings nature to your floral patterned kimono. Wearing all black? How's about a sterling silver and silk tassel number to reflect your quiet yet bold personality?

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Emerald Necklace by Margaret Solow.
Teardrop shaped pendant and 18k gold accent bead on a sturdy, dark brown, 15” L nylon cord.
Made in Los Angeles.

https://koboseattle.com/collections/just-added/products/neck-emerald-18k-1

Do you have a favorite Seattle garden to visit?

Tuesday August 29th! Regram and link in bio for tickets!

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀!

It’s a community celebration! Join us at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, August 29th for Japanese Heritage Night — an event hosted by the Seattle Mariners. Specially-priced $25 Main Level or $15 View Level tickets when you purchase tickets online! In addition, $5 of every ticket purchased through the link below will go toward the JCCCW!

⚾ Get Your Tickets Now!

https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/japanese-heritage

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8/29(火)6時40分開始のマリナーズ対アスレチックス戦は「ジャパン・ヘリテージ・ナイト」！特設ページからチケットを購入していただくと、チケット毎に5ドルがワシントン州日本文化会館に寄付されます。メイン席は25ドル、ビューレベルは15ドルです。どうぞご支援をよろしくおねがいいたします！

#マリナーズ #ワシントン州日本文化会館 #シアトル #野球 #ジャパンヘリテージナイト #メジャーリーグ #アメリカ

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FREE all-ages Block Party today!
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Our friends at are throwing a huge party this Saturday! Join the celebration under I-5 from 3pm to 9pm.

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Late summer fun! Repost 🌊 Spread the word friends 🌊 — CIDBP4 is happening 📅 August 26, 2023 from 3pm to 9pm. See you under the freeway 💫

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🎞️ I-5 installation
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🚴‍♀️ [5pm] Miles Galore Bike Quest by

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💎 This is our 4th year putting on this event and we are so thankful for our continued supporters, volunteers, and community who made this all possible.
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The purpose of the festival is to be a bridge for our community and transform the barren, paved landscape under i-5 freeway into a cultural hub. We want to engage locals to participate in the development of the festival, but also in the development of urban space.

CID Block Party is a grassroots, non-profit festival, run by local and voluntary forces. The festival is a one-day music and art event, held every year in August celebrating AANHPI music, arts, and culture under I-5.

Wabi-Sabi at Kobo! Both locations OPEN today, 11-5,Saturday August 19th! Also:the final CID Food Walk of Summer 2023 and the final weekend of Hai! Japantown ⭐️🤗🌼

Today! Saturday August 19th is the last CID Food Walk of 2023! All the details and repost

100% Cotton Polkadot Yukata

Includes a cotton obi with a bat motif!

Standard kimono sizing and is adjustable. Model is 5' 5''.
Made in Japan

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Join us this Friday for our Japantown Jazz Summer Soirée! community fundraising event.

RSVP today! (link in bio):
8/ 18 Friday live music (5-7pm) Community Mingle & Raffle (7-8pm)

🎺 Live Jazz: Jun Iida Trio
🍙 Food: *bento pre-order
🍹 Drinks: by Itsumono
🎟️ RSVP all donors entered into small biz gift card raffle!

🪑 BYO camp chair for extra comfort, limited amount of stools on-site.

Thank you to our participanting small biz partners who are donating proceeds to at the event and in-store now thru 8/20!

🍰 🍵: proceeds from matcha lattes & matcha malasadas now thru 8/20 plus win a strawberry cake at the event!

🧢 🛍️ 100% match
- Make a donation to our campaign (link in bio) to redeem the amount you donated off your Archival Sale purchases now thru 8/20 in-person Chiyo’s garden this weekend only.

🖼️ Erin Shigaki “around our hood” prints 100% proceeds at the event will go to the fundraiser

🍱 Pre-Order your Spam Musubi & Onigiri Bento before the event! (Link in Bio to order w/ your RSVP) 30% will be donated to the fundraiser

🍍🍦Show your donation donation receipt Get a free dole whip soft serve from

More offers may be available please inquire within each shop!

Final Food Walk of 2023! Info and repost

Who's ready for the last Food Walk of the summer? ☀️ Take a self-guided tasting tour of Chinatown-ID this Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Swipe through to see the menu and the map. Come say hi 👋🏽 at our Information Booth in Hing Hay Park where we will have printed menus.

Sidewalk fun today, Saturday August 12th, 1-4 during Hai Japantown at Kobo at Higo! Full neighborhood happening details 🌼🌞💛

Tasty treats today Saturday August 12th during Hai! Japantown at Kobo at Higo! Full neighborhood happenings and details 💛🤗⭐️

Game Day at Kobo at Higo during Hai! Japantown today Saturday August 12th 1-4. 🤗 Full neighborhood happening deets 🤗

Today only! FREE enfu bag during Hai! Japantown at Kobo at Higo! Saturday August 12th!

See all the details and repost “Hai! Japantown” starts this Saturday! 本街であいましょう

Join us in Japantown from (1-5pm) 👘 dress festive & wear your Yukata!

Chiyo’s Garden will be Nihonmachi’s block party kick-off event “Center Stage”(located off Nihonmachi Alley)

🏮This is a family friendly FREE community event w/ 2 activated streets, 3 Community Spaces, 2 Garden stages, Pop-ups, Crafts, Prizes, Kids Games, Community, Baked Goods, Japanese Food + more

🔗 (link in bio) for the “Hai!Japantown” Event Calendar 8/12-8/20 or visit wingluke.org/haijapantown

🏮8/12 Saturday Performance Schedule:
*1pm DJ Mac Tray
1:30 Butoh Dance by Kaoru Okumura
2pm Taiko by Dekoboko
2:45 Jazz/ Hip Hop by Brandonlee Cierley
4pm Acoustic set by Tomo Nakayama
🎧 *DJ Mac Tray will also play 15min intermissions. Come early grab a seat, check out the merch tables & come dance before each performance. (1:45, 2:30, 3:45)

Food & Drinks:
🍔 Teri burgers by Itsumono (1-3:30pm)
💧 Free Water station bring your reusable containers
🏮 Garden Happy Hour by Itsumono (1-5pm)
(drinks & food are for sale / payment by credit/ ID must be present )

Tabling Partners include:
🏮Wingluke Marketplace
🏮YouthCAN Zines
🏮Friends of Japantown / Nihonmachi Alley Project
🏮Japantown Neighbors / Nihonmachi T-Shirt Fundraiser ($30 cash donation)

# HaiJapantown is the Nihonmachi’s Summer Festival - 日本町夏祭り a week long celebration of the Japantown Seattle’s independent businesses featuring restaurants, retail, galleries, a tea house, gardens, and Japantown’s only historic hotel & gathering space. Join us now thru Sunday August 20th!

Koro Kokoro/Rounded Mind 16 from Etsuko Ichikawa

From her Koro Kokoro series: carved from layers of paper.
Sculpture: 2.5'' x 2.5''
Wood Platform: 5'' x 5'' x 2''

https://koboseattle.com/collections/sculpture-wood/products/paper-stone-16-from-etsuko-ichikawa