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Wednesday 11am - 5pm Thursday 11am - 5pm Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 5pm

KOBO

KOBO is a gallery and shop featuring art, design, and fine crafts from Japan, the Northwest, and beyond. Visit us on Capitol Hill and Japantown!

COVID-19 Update:

Kobo at Higo at our Japantown location is now open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am-5pm

Kobo at our Capitol Hill location is now open on Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5pm

Masks are required. If you'd prefer another option, there are still many ways to shop and discover Kobo's treasures! All of these alternatives are available here: https://www.koboseattle.com

- Shop online & have your good

ies shipped conveniently from the comfort of your home
- Schedule a curbside pickup

For more details on how we're staying safe and updates: https://www.koboseattle.com/pages/covid-19-update

06/20/2026

Scarves up! Limited number available for purchase at Kobo in the historic Higo Variety Store and other select locations in Seattle’s Japantown during the Gambare Market, Saturday June 20th.
Inspired by summer bon odori, this scarf features elements of Japanese culture and unique icons representing Japantown history.
Thank you Intentionalist | Your Guide to Intentional Spending for partnering in this special project.
All proceeds go to support Japantown.
Visit Seattle’s Japantown for all the days activities 💛

🪧Japantown Seattle
⏰11-5
🗓️Saturday June 20th

Images: Britt Kondo

06/19/2026

Join us for Ganbare Market Saturday June 20th. KOBO at the historic Higo Variety Store will be featuring:

⭐️ Live Henohenomoheji Portraits with artist あんな ✽ Anna Tono 🎨🖌️

⭐️ Savory & Sweets from Setsuko Tanaka Modern Japanese Cuisine Seattle 🍙🍓
Onigiri: Ume/Japanese Plum, Salmon, Tuna Mayo
Mochi: Strawberry/Ichigo, Brownie

⭐️ Delicious Beverages from KOTO JELLY COFFEE ™ 🧋🧊

Visit Seattle’s Japantown for all the neighborhood details!

06/18/2026

KOTO at KOBO World Cup Pop-Ups
Come celebrate the World Cup with us!
Koto Jelly Coffee KOTO JELLY COFFEE ™ will be popping up in front of Kobo, located in Japantown in the historic Higo Variety Store!

Save the Dates:
KOTO at KOBO
Friday 6/19 10am-2pm
Wednesday 6/24 11am-3pm
Friday 6/26 4pm-8pm
Wednesday 7/1 11am-3pm

KOTO at KOBO
Ganbare Market
Saturday 6/20 11am-5pm
Seattle’s Japantown

06/13/2026

Registration open: Boro II Workshop with Penny Cheuk-Low Penny

Project: Kinchaku - drawstring pouch
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:30AM - 1:30PM (includes lunch break)
Location: KOBO Japantown
Cost: $175 + tax (includes all fabric)

Prerequisite: General sewing experience, quilting, patchwork, and embroidery. Having Sashiko experience is a plus, but not required!

🪡 Visit koboseattle.com for registration.

05/30/2026

KOBO is pleased to present Eric Nelsen’s modern ancient wood-fired ceramic pieces.

Nelsen grew up in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Early in his career, he traveled to Japan to study traditional kiln building and ceramic techniques. In 1978, Nelsen established a studio in Seattle and in 1981, he returned to Japan to work as an apprentice to Kaneshige Michiaki in Bizen, Japan. Since 1985, he has maintained a studio anagama kiln on Vashon Island, WA.

05/23/2026

What is the opposite of technology? Nature, organic, human, craftsmanship, manual, analogue. One could even add “emotional”. If art is all of these things, then it might be the antidote to what ails us. What we are trying not to feel can be brought to the surface when we sit with art (nature). Artist Ruka, is unafraid to reveal the challenging times we all grapple through. His intricate line work, shading, and color, evoke a meditation and allows time and space to just be. Through the eyes of a boy named Satoru, we follow his journey navigating these choppy waters. A reminder to treat our own world of emotions with kid gloves, too.

Born in 2004 in Okinawa, Japan, ‘Ruka’ graduated from the University of Washington, Seattle, with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Design. Post-graduation, he has returned to creative arts and illustration while pursuing a career in architecture.

Ruka’s pieces for his series “World of Emotion” are on display at KOBO Gallery in Japantown. Also, we added his original drawings and giclee prints to our web site.
Link in bio
koboseattle.com

05/14/2026

Ann Chikahisa Trunk Show, Saturday, May 16, 12-4pm, KOBO Capitol Hill, 814 East Roy St

Crafted in small batches with deep intention—not mass-produced trends.
Your jewelry is made with care, story, and soul—because you deserve better than fast fashion.” - Ann Chikahisa

Pieces featured here are on our website koboseattle.com and Ann will have many more pieces available at her trunk show!

05/09/2026

Mitten Sweets pop up will be happening at both Kobo locations: Sat 5/9 + Sun 5/10.

Special gift set just in time for Mother’s Day or just because!

Gift set especially made for KOBO by pastry chef, Misato Sakuma

05/07/2026

Gift Set Pre-Orders from Mitten Sweets available through Friday May 8th at 6pm. For mom, grandma, a friend, or for yourself!
Link in bio or visit koboseattle.com
Limited quantities will also be available at both Kobo locations Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th.

Created exclusively for KOBO Seattle by pastry chef, Misato Sakuma of Mitten Sweets & Coffee

Each box includes: A heart-shaped Berry Cookie, Black Sesame Financier, Matcha Baked Cake, “Koto” Ho-ji cha (roasted green tea) and Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Marshmallows.

Owner and pastry chef Misato Sakuma is the driving force behind Mitten Sweets & Coffee, a pastry and coffee shop in Seattle’s Central District. After graduating from culinary school, Misato gained experience at a traditional Japanese Kaiseki restaurant and a French-style cake shop in Kyoto, Japan. Her experience and love for creating the best sweets possible motivated her to start her own company in 2016. Their handmade cakes, mousse cakes, and baked goods are from scratch, and made with high-quality Japanese ingredients.

*Pre-Order: please specify which day and location for pick up.

05/02/2026

Spots still available for Saturday May 9th, Sashiko Basics with Penny Cheuk-Low.
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Kobo at Higo in Seattle’s Japantown
Link in bio for details and to sign up!

https://koboseattle.com/collections/just-added/products/workshop-sashiko-basics-with-penny-5-9-26

Address

604 S Jackson Street
Seattle, WA
98104

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12067260704

Website

https://koboseattle.com/

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