Japantown (日本町)
Neighborhood and Historic and Protected Site
San Jose
"authentic historic Japantowns in the United States"(2 Tips)
"Go to Obon in your kimono for an authentic Japanese experience."(3 Tips)
"many festivals throughout the year"(2 Tips)
"J-town farmer's market is a great find!"(2 Tips)
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- Princess Susannah GreenwoodJanuary 24, 2012121 years old and one of the last three remaining authentic historic Japantowns in the United States this is a must see. Festivals, restaurants and cultural events abound!Upvote10Downvote
LauraFebruary 21, 2018One of 3 authentic Japantowns in America. It's awesome. They celebrate Obon in the summer. Go to Obon in your kimono for an authentic Japanese experience.Upvote5Downvote- AAugust 15, 2011Get some fresh and yummy produce, flowers, and baked goods early Sunday morning! J-town farmer's market is a great find! Today's special: $1/lbs for mixed fruit. Massive peaches, nectarines, & pluotsUpvote4Downvote
Ron EspirituAugust 24, 2011I like Tsugaru for their sushi and Gombei for the cooked food. For Hawaiian, skip the one in JTown and drive 5 mins to L&L on Coleman. It's cheaper and better IMO.Upvote2Downvote- This area of San Jose has many festivals throughout the year, great sushi and a weekly farmers market!Upvote3Downvote
Can find a place to eat between lunch and dinner b/c they're closed? Head to Nijiya and get some food to go (pre-made sushi and more) in the rear of the grocery store!UpvoteDownvote
Doug CouchJuly 11, 2017One of the last three remaining "Japantowns" in the United States. Amazing food and wonderful people!UpvoteDownvote
Stop by Shuie-Do Manju Shop for fresh mochi! On Thursdays, they have different fruit flavored mochi too. Call ahead to find out.UpvoteDownvote- l sJune 11, 2019Japantown 13 minutes to the north of San Jose dentist Santa Teresa Dental Center
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Lora ElliottNovember 14, 2015A nice little neighborhood that's the right combination of trendy and homey.UpvoteDownvote
Lisa BenhamApril 5, 2011Not a "mall" at all, but a lovely little historic district, where, yes, you can shop, and eat, among other things, like visit the temple and museum.UpvoteDownvote
Kim PossibleMarch 11, 2013Love walking down this mini strip of JPT. Esp. On a nice, warm sunny day.UpvoteDownvote
AliceJanuary 28, 2013Such a great place to walk....check the benches for historical info.UpvoteDownvote
Best Korean in the area is in Japantown. Go Omogori!Upvote2Downvote
- Stop by San Jose Tofu Company for fresh tofu!UpvoteDownvote
- Japantown in San Jose is one of 3 official Japantowns in North America!Upvote2Downvote
Lindsay PMarch 18, 2013Sundays are the worst days to go. Every other store is closed.Upvote1Downvote
The other official ones are in LA and San Francisco.UpvoteDownvote
Jessica FreemanAugust 31, 2014Love shopping at biscuits for high quality dog food and treats!Upvote1Downvote1
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