Japan Center Malls

Japan Center Malls Japan Center Malls located in San Francisco’s Japantown is one of the only authentic cultural and shopping destinations left in San Francisco.

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Founded in 1906, San Francisco’s Japantown was the first Japanese American community to settle and establish itself in the United States. San Francisco’s Japantown (Nihonmachi) has been the center of the local Japanese American community for over 100 years. The East & West Japan Center Malls are located at the heart of San Francisco’s historic Japantown neighborhood. Originally, this area w

as called the “Japanese Cultural and Trade Center” alongside the Buchanan and Kinokuniya Malls. San Francisco’s Japantown is one of the only authentic cultural and shopping destinations left in San Francisco. The East and West Mall are home to exciting and diverse shops and restaurants. From the abundant shelves of Daiso to the exports of Okinawa at Akabanaa to cutting edge anime at Japan Video and Media, a trip to the East and West Mall will allow you to see, taste and experience things that no other neighborhood in the Bay Area can provide. The East and West Malls are centered between the Japantown Peace Pagoda – a five-tiered concrete stupa in Japantown (Nihonmachi) between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan. The Peace Pagoda was designed by Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi donated to Japantown as a gesture of goodwill in 1968 by the City of Osaka, San Francisco’s sister city in Japan. It has since become one of Japantown’s main landmarks. While the East and West Malls are at the center of Japantown, we encourage you to explore and experience the merchants and cultural opportunities throughout the neighborhood. More information about the other merchants and experiences can be found on the website of the Japantown Merchants Association.

09/13/2026

Come by tomorrow, September 13th, for your chance to meet the voice actors behind some anime characters you know and love! General admission is only $5, 10am-4pm.





Sushi you can win 🍣🧸 Step into Kiddleton and head straight for Sushi Animals, a claw machine stacked with adorable sushi...
09/10/2026

Sushi you can win 🍣🧸 Step into Kiddleton and head straight for Sushi Animals, a claw machine stacked with adorable sushi mascot plushies waiting to be claimed. See how many rolls you can grab!

📍 Kiddleton | Japan Center Malls, West Mall

Can you believe it’s almost been a year? 🎉🍣An Japanese is celebrating their first anniversary at Japan Center Malls! For...
09/09/2026

Can you believe it’s almost been a year? 🎉🍣

An Japanese is celebrating their first anniversary at Japan Center Malls! For the past year, they’ve been serving up warm, homestyle flavors that keep us coming back again and again.

Congratulations on an incredible first year! ❤️ We can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨

📍 An Japanese | Japan Center Malls

09/09/2026

Have you visited FanloliJapantown? They've got the cutest items like hair accessories, k-pop merch, blind boxes, jewelry, and more! Check it out the next time you're Japan Center Malls 💖

Follow Sarah and you might find your new favorite place!

Small shop, big cute energy 🎀✨ So Cute is packed with adorable finds you'll want to take home.📍So Cute, Japan Center Mal...
09/08/2026

Small shop, big cute energy 🎀✨ So Cute is packed with adorable finds you'll want to take home.

📍So Cute, Japan Center Malls

Lunch just got a serious upgrade 🍽️🔥 Benihana's 3-Course Meal starts at just $15.95, available Mon-Thu 11am-5pm and Fri ...
09/04/2026

Lunch just got a serious upgrade 🍽️🔥 Benihana's 3-Course Meal starts at just $15.95, available Mon-Thu 11am-5pm and Fri 11am-3pm, with a 45-minute guarantee or lunch is on us. Hibachi flavor, zero wait stress. Ask out team for more details!

📍 Benihana | Japan Center Malls

Sweet, crispy Mini Gaufres in adorable Sanrio packaging are waiting for you at Nippon-Ya! 🎀🍪 Perfect for a little Japane...
09/03/2026

Sweet, crispy Mini Gaufres in adorable Sanrio packaging are waiting for you at Nippon-Ya! 🎀🍪 Perfect for a little Japanese snack break or a cute treat to take home.

📍 Nippon-Ya, Japan Center Malls

Quick bites, big flavor 🥪✨ Belly Good Café is your go-to stop for a tasty grab-and-go moment in Japantown.📍Belly Good Ca...
09/02/2026

Quick bites, big flavor 🥪✨ Belly Good Café is your go-to stop for a tasty grab-and-go moment in Japantown.

📍Belly Good Café, Japan Center Malls

September is bringing exciting events to Japantown! 🍂 Mark your calendar and join us for these upcoming community events...
09/01/2026

September is bringing exciting events to Japantown! 🍂

Mark your calendar and join us for these upcoming community events!

Whether you’re looking to celebrate Japanese culture, connect with the community, or enjoy a fun day out in San Francisco, there’s something to look forward to!

Save this post and share it with a friend you’d love to explore Japantown with.

📍 Visit sfjapantown.org for more information on each event.

Clip in the cute 💕 Amiko's wall of plushie keychains is stacked with Sanrio favorites like Hello Kitty and Pompompurin, ...
08/31/2026

Clip in the cute 💕 Amiko's wall of plushie keychains is stacked with Sanrio favorites like Hello Kitty and Pompompurin, ready to hang off your bag or backpack. Warning: you might not be able to pick just one!

📍 Amiko | Japan Center Malls, West Mall

Address

1737 Post Street
San Francisco, CA
94115

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12am
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 12am
Thursday 7am - 12am
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 12am
Sunday 7am - 12am

Telephone

(415) 440-1171

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