Your gateway to authentic Japanese gifts and household essentials in the heart of Japantown.
Curated collection of authentic Japanese gifts, including ceramics, trinkets, decor, and origami paper.
Wide variety of practical Japanese household items like rice bowls, donburi sets, and quality bath towels.
Assortment of Japanese cookware, dinnerware, and chopsticks for everyday use and special occasions.
Unique Japanese decor items such as Tanuki figures, vases, and books to add charm to any space.
Friendly and helpful staff providing guidance and recommendations for all your shopping needs.
Closed from December 29, 2025 to January 14, 2026. They will reopen on Thursday on the 15th!
A great shop in the heart of Japantown, San Jose with a long history in the neighborhood and good Japanese products and gifts. As a fourth generation Japanese American, it's wonderful to see shops like this that still exist.
Kogura Co. is the kind of store you expect—and hope—to find in every Japantown across the U.S. It carries a wide variety of Japanese household goods, from rice bowls and donburi sets to Tanuki figures, books, and much more. The selection is broad, practical, and full of charm. It’s also a surprisingly good place to pick up essentials like a quality bath towel. The staff is friendly and helpful, adding to the warm, nostalgic vibe. Whether you’re shopping for kitchenware, gifts, or something uniquely Japanese, Kogura Co. is always worth a stop.
Fanastic place for all things gifts. Ceramics, trinkets, decor, origami paper, vases, and kitchen ware.
Beautiful store with Japanese vase, dishes, cookware, dinnerware, etc, etc... The store was clean and well organized. The staff was helpful. Great collection of chopsticks. Not very many people in store so you can look around comfortably.
Kogura Co is a cherished gift shop located in San Jose's Japantown, offering a wide variety of authentic Japanese household goods, kitchenware, and unique gifts. With a 4.8-star rating from 28 reviews, we pride ourselves on a broad, practical selection that includes rice bowls, donburi sets, Tanuki figures, books, ceramics, and more. Our friendly staff provides a warm, nostalgic shopping experience, making it the perfect stop for finding quality items like bath towels, chopsticks, and decorative trinkets. Whether you're seeking everyday essentials or special souvenirs, Kogura Co brings Japanese charm to your home.
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