7 Bamboo
162 Jackson Street
(408) 279-9937

Karaoke Lounge in the heart of Japantown San Jose.

Jack's
167 E. Taylor Street
(408) 287-5225

Jack's is a friendly neighborhood bar and lounge - a great place to enjoy a beer or any other drink of your liking. If there is a game on, Jack's is the place to be...we have 5 HD flat screens, so there isn't a bad seat in the house.

Nijiya Market
240 Jackson Street
(408) 275-6916

Nijiya Market's shelves are filled with every item you could possibly need to prepare and enjoy Asian cuisine. Prepackaged "Grab and Go" entrees are also available.

Santo Market
245 E. Taylor Street
(408) 295-5406

Grocery and deli offering sandwiches, poke bowls, manju and 'Oba-chan's' label foods from their own 'oba-chan' (grandmother)and Hawaiian and Japanese-American foods. Family run, operating since 1946. Parking available.

Tak Market
698 N. 3rd Street
(408) 295-8116

TAK Market is a neighborhood convenience store.

Biscuits - Give A Dog A Bone
223 Jackson Street
(408) 564-6537

Located in the heart of Japantown, Biscuits is a niche boutique that offers organic and natural products for your dog and "best friend".

Classic Loot
570 N. 6th Street
(415) 371-9091

Classic Loot is not just a brick-and-mortar boutique, but an online store and a boutique on wheels! Classic Loot offers awesome women's clothing, purses, pins, jewelry, and goodies you can't find anywhere else.

Coldwater
205 Jackson Street
(408) 364-5567

Coldwater is a men's vintage supply shop featuring apparel and accessories.

Cukui
229 Jackson Street
(408) 889-2768

Cukui is a streetwear shop and art boutique, featuring artwork based on graffiti, tattoo and car culture.

Headliners
210 Jackson Street
(408) 899-4075

Headliners is an independent apparel and hat shop located in Japantown, featuring their HL Monogram, Paperboy logos, and custom New Era hats.

Kamimoto String Instruments
609 N. 4th Street
(408) 298-8168

Kamimoto String Instruments is a retail and repair shop committed to providing excellence in service for our community. We specialize in the sale of violins, violas, cellos, basses, and their accessories. In addition to our instruments for sale we also have a quality rental program for both experienced and beginning enthusiasts. Lessons are also available.

Kay's Shiseido
201 Jackson Street
(408) 286-1431

Kay's carries a full line of Shiseido Cosmetics. Kay's also provides Japanese music CDs and tape rentals.

Kogura Company
231 Jackson Street
(408) 294-3184

Kogura Company brings you specialty gift items directly from Japan. Books, dolls, doll cases, porcelain plates, vases, and bonsai containers - and household items, too.

Nichi Bei Bussan
140 Jackson Street
(408) 294-8048

Founded in 1902, Nichi Bei Bussan has been California's premier Asian goods store for over 100 years. Featuring martial arts, fabrics, new and vintage kimonos, home decor, books, and crafts.

Nikaku Japanese Arts
615 N. 6th Street
(408) 971-2822

Nikaku features Japanese household and gift items - and everything Anime!

Nikkei Traditions
219 Jackson Street
(408) 297-7554

Nikkei Traditions features "One of a Kind" products that express the Japanese American and Asian American cultures in a unique way. They show the blending of tradition, ethnic heritage, and culture with a modern touch.

Petite Galleria
205-B Jackson Street

Petite Galleria is a tiny jewel of a shop featuring handmade jewelry, art, gifts and more. In a world rife with mass produced junk, sweat shop glamor and disposable fads, Petite Galleria is a direct line to nurturing committed artists on their path.

Phil Wood & Co, Inc.
1125 N. 7th Street
(408) 298-1540

Phil Wood & Co. manufactures cycling and related recreation oriented products, and are dedicated to providing products of the highest quality achievable.

Shuei-Do Manju Shop
217 Jackson Street
(408) 294-4148

Manju are a Japanese delicacy, and Shuei-Do has made them by-hand for decades! Visitors from near and far make it a point to stop by Shuei-Do for their manju.

Ukulele Source
599 N. 5th Street
(408) 998-2640

Ukulele Source specializes in quality handcrafted ukuleles from Hawaii. We also offer ukulele instruction books, DVDs, CDs, cases, strings, tuners - everything an inspired ukulele musician would need.

Zonkey Toys
161 Jackson Street
(408) 372-7528

Inspired by science fiction and horror, Zonkey is a specialty shop that offers collectible toys and art from the obscure to popular culture.

246 Studio Spa
246 Jackson Street
(408) 271-2888

At 246 Studio Spa, you will find an aesthetically pleasing salon where the beauty of nature is our inspiration. We believe beauty can be achieved with the right balance of inner and outer care. We provide an array of services to help care for your hair, skin, and nails.

East Taylor Barbershop
275 E. Taylor Street
(408) 520-7663

We offer quick cuts at our clean and quiet barber shop. Not only do we have a facility and hair stylists that will make you feel right at home, but we stay up to date on trendy male hairstyles. Our shaves are perfect and our tapers and fades are smooth, we know that after one experience here you will be hooked.

Halo Salon and Boutique
698 N. 1st Street
(408) 995-6005

Specializing in cuts and color at master stylist levels, plus manicures and lash extensions.

JoJo Hair Studio
672 N. 1st Street
(408) 293-5656

At JoJo Hair Studio, we pride ourselves on the array of services we offer our clients. Services range from simple and classic to avant-garde and imaginative.

Kaizen Salon
131 E. Taylor Street
(408) 294-8566

Kaizen Salon provides cuts, color, as well as nail treatments and waxing.

Mister + Mrs
175 Jackson Street
(408) 272-3879

Mister + Mrs Hair Salon featuring the hair artistry of Johnny Granado and Angel Vargas and products by R+Co.

O Beauty Studio
169 Jackson Street
(408) 275-1625

O Beauty Studio specializes in manicures, pedicures, waxing, eye lash extension and permanent make-up (microblading). Gift cards are available for purchase.

Paradox
161 Jackson Street, Suite 1
(669) 292-5550

Paradox is a thought-leading barbershop whose creative lifestyle manifests everyday luxuries into modern day necessities.

Proper Cuts
131 Jackson Street

Established in 2020, cofounders Shawn and CR created a successful and popular destination for men's grooming services, focused on providing excellent customer service and a commitment to their craft.

The Curl Consultant
194 Jackson Street

Kia Fay is a textured hair exclusive stylist who teaches hairdressers and folks with natural hair texture about care practices through elevated and accessible education.

Art Object Gallery
592 N. 5th Street
(408) 288-9305

Art Object Gallery is part studio, part gallery. Ken Matsumoto and guest curators produce solo and group exhibitions of paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, and glass blowing open to the public.

CATS
565 N. 5th Street
(408) 297-2287

Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) is a San Jose-based, non-profit organization committed to presenting Asian Pacific American arts in Silicon Valley. CATS presents theater, comedy, film, literary, and art education programs that reflect the diverse and rich Asian American experience.

Nagareda Studio
201-A Jackson Street
(408) 971-6456

Nagareda Studio's award-winning photography specializes in weddings, family portraits, kimono portraits, and photo journalistic black and white photography.

Red Ladder Theatre Company
161 Jackson Street, Suite 220
(408) 657-7582

Red Ladder Theatre Company is a nationally acclaimed, award-winning social justice theatre company. For over 25 years, Red Ladder has served the community by working with a wide range of disenfranchised populations, using the tools and techniques of improvisational theatre to help its participants develop positive life-skills.

San Jose Taiko
565 N. 5th Street
(408) 293-9344

San Jose Taiko celebrates 45 years of performance, art and teaching. One of the U.S.'s most prominent taiko performance groups, SJT has a home in Japantown and is dedicated to the advancement of the taiko art form through the development of its world-class Performing Ensemble and the San Jose Taiko Conservatory.

State of Grace Tattoo
221 Jackson Street
(408) 441-7770

We are a professional tattoo shop established in 2002. Shop artists are Horitomo, Horifuji, Colin Horisou Baker, Mike Suarez, Sef Samatua, Tyler Harrington, Taki (Ryudaibori), and Eyebrows by Molly.

The Get Down Dance Studio
198 Jackson Street

The Get Down Dance Studio offers a unique style that incorporates boogaloo, hip hop, house, locking, popping and waacking while paying tribute to its musical roots in the Latin rhythms. Youth and adult dance classes available.

Ukulele Jams
277 Jackson Street
(669) 770-8029

Ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele? When it comes to learning the ukulele, you name it and we can provide it.

Aarhus Chiropractic
673 N. 1st Street
(408) 977-0667

Aarhus Chiropractic was created to provide a healthcare experience to those individuals seeking pain and symptom relief. Our services offer advanced, highly effective techniques that focus on getting our patients back to optimal health.

Bail Hotline Bail Bonds
598 N. 1st Street
(408) 758-6568

Bail Hotline is a family owned bail bonds company that has helped thousands of defendants, throughout California, with the bail bond process. With statewide coverage of knowledgeable bail agents, flexible payment options, and superior resources, Bail Hotline provides fast and confidential bail bonds services 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Booke & Aljouny
606 N. 1st Street
(408) 286-7000

The Law Offices of Booke & Ajlouny offers its clients an experienced and professional advocate for a wide array of legal needs including business counseling, civil litigation, contract law, real estate law, construction defect, employment counseling and litigation as well as technology licensing, intellectual property and internet law.

Chris Service Station
701 N. 4th Street
(408) 294-4116

Chris Service Center provides auto repair for cars and trucks.

Dirty Paws Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

(408) 807-2220

Dirty Paws Pet Sitting and Dog Walking offers professional, reliable, friendly, and caring dog walking, pet sitting and other services for your canine and feline companion(s).

Drs. Calvin and Norman Yim
80 Jackson Street
(408) 292-1240

The office of Drs. Calvin and Norman Yim, DDS. A general dentistry practice.

Drs. Tom and M.T. Doi
83 Jackson Street, #1
(408) 293-4146

The general dentistry practice for Drs. Tom and M. T. Doi.

Graham Adair
675 N. 1st Street, Suite 690
(408) 715-7067

Graham Adair provides intelligent solutions for business immigration needs. We work to ensure that our clients’ personnel are not bound by borders. We are passionate about the success of our clients and work to exceed expected results.

J. Morey Company
184 Jackson Street
(408) 280-5551

The J. Morey Company, Inc. is an independent broker that can deliver an insurance program that is custom-tailored to your needs, whether it is for your auto, business, home, health, life or retirement.

Japan Town Medical Group
280 Jackson Street
(408) 293-5864

The Japan Town Medical Group is San Jose’s premier family and sports medicine practice. JTMG is a unique, state-of-the-art and patient-friendly medical practice committed to serving its patients with comprehensive and courteous personal service.

Japantown Dental
90 E. Taylor Street
(408) 294-9944

Whether you are looking for a routine dental cleaning or need to enhance your smile with cosmetic dentistry treatments such as veneers, we proudly offer our patients an extensive list of dental services that includes Invisalign, Zoom! whitening, dental crowns, dental implants and root canals.

Japantown Optometry
214 Jackson Street
(408) 293-3730

At Japantown Optometry (formerly Shinmori Optometry), our professionals provide each patient with quality vision solutions and exceptional customer service. We are experienced in all areas of vision care. Members of our staff speak Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Law Office of David S. Howard
650 N. 1st Street
(408) 684-6498

Transactions and tax-oriented practice serving successful, closely-held companies and their owners. Our Team of experienced professionals include Attorneys, CPAs, and experts.

Lotus Preschool
639 N. 5th Street
(408) 293-1612

Lotus Preschool is a private, non-profit preschool operated and located at the
San Jose Buddhist Church Bestuin. Lotus serves children 2 years through pre-Kindergarten and emphasizes a developmental program with outdoor and indoor activities, field trips and various enrichment programs.

Pacific Gateway Properties
158 Jackson Street
(408) 278-7700

Pacific Gateway Properties is a real estate company offering management, leasing, and development services. We have completed a variety of successful real estate transactions over the past three decades with a focus on retail, office, apartments and land development.

Picone & Defilippis
625 N. 1st Street
(408) 292-0441

Picone & Defilippis is a law firm that specializes in personal injury, criminal, writs, appeals, probate and civil law litigation.

Rasteroids Design
195 Jackson Street

Rasteroids Design is a multidisciplinary website design studio. We are a team of designers and developers that offer a full spectrum of services from developing custom business applications to helping companies develop their brand.

Shigematsu Insurance
605 N. 5th Street
(408) 288-9222

Heidi Shigematsu is an Farmer's Insurance specialist, providing comprehensive auto, home, and life insurance services.

Steve Nakano Attorney
161 Jackson Street, Ste. 200AB
(408) 998-1985

Steven Nakano is a criminal defense attorney who respects your privacy and confidence. Expert in drug and alcohol programs as an alternative to jail or prison.

Taylor Arco Automotive Repair
697 N. 4th Street
(408) 295-5333

Taylor Arco Automotive Repair offers computer/check engine diagnostics, complete brake service, timing belt, suspension, A/C and heater repairs, ignition and starting issues, and complete engine work.

Taylor Automotive
297 E. Taylor Street
(408) 295-3786

General automotive repair and service.

Taylor Dental
170 E. Taylor Street
(408) 280-7100

Dr. Le Vu provides state-of-the-art dentistry, including cleaning, crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, braces, fillings, bridges and more.

Thomas A. Nitta, CPA
90 Jackson Street
(408) 288-8668

Thomas A. Nitta is a Certified Public Accountant.

US Bank
590 N. 6th Street
(408) 279-7400

US Bank provides banking services, ATM, deposits and foreign currency exchanges.

Yoshihara Financial
161 Jackson Street, Suite 210
(408) 669-3501

Michael Manabu Yoshihara is the owner of Yoshihara Financial located in San Jose California. He has been working with both individuals and businesses, since 1993. Michael meets with clients to help serve their investment and business needs.

Exhibit at Jtown
525 N. 7th Street
(833) 619-2660

Located in San Jose’s JTown neighborhood, interactivity is all around at Exhibit. Our thoughtfully finished and richly distinctive residences feature expansive building murals, local creative culture support, and is the future home of the internationally acclaimed Empire Seven Studios – the curator of SJ Walls.

Fuji Towers
690 N. 5th Street
(408) 275-8989

Fuji Towers is a 140-unit senior citizen apartment complex in Japantown. It is a non-profit, affordable multifamily housing complex for seniors under Housing Authority and Section 8 programs.

Japantown Senior Apartments
685 N. 6th Street
(408) 573-7924

Japantown Senior Apartments was developed by First Community Housing (FCH), and is a 75-unit housing complex serving low-income and developmentally disabled seniors.

Mio Japantown
688 N. 7th Street
(408) 426-4740

Featuring an exciting twist on long-held traditions, Mio apartment homes blend vintage design with Eastern flavor for a fusion that’s totally unique and 100 percent Japantown.

Miraido Village Apartments
560 N. 6th Street
(408) 297-0990

Miraido Village Apartments are luxurious apartments located in Japantown. Each apartment home features unique details and offers beautifully finished one and two bedroom floor plans.

Pavona Apartments
760 N. 7th Street
(866) 693-8674

The Pavona Apartments are a private sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan living. Private entry, lofty nine-foot ceilings, private access garage, and shimmering year-round pool and spa are just a few of its amenities.

Sixth and Jackson
620 N. 6th Street
(844) 696-4680

Sixth & Jackson’s prime location sits at the intersection of the vibrant, historic Japantown neighborhood and a downtown reinventing itself. Authentic eateries serving Japanese fare, artisan shops and galleries are right outside your door with a seasonal farmer's market just a short block away.

The Esplanade Apartments
350 E. Taylor Street
(408) 993-8118

Once a cannery warehouse built in the early 1900, The Esplanade is an apartment village like no other. Historic loft buildings to expansive floor plans, The Esplanade features a wide range of amenities, including clubhouse, pools, and more.

Dykk Gabriel Ethiopian Church
587 N. 6th Street
(408) 476-5329

This new church is the home following the faith of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo, and those seeking spiritual guidance.

Filipino Community Center
635 N. 6th Street
(408) 277-0207

The Filipino Community of Santa Clara County, Inc. donation platform is designed to allow the organization to effectively share the project with the world. The community center is available for event rentals.

Hensley Historic District
472 N. 4th Street
(408) 217-1919

The Hensley Historic District is one of San Jose's oldest neighborhoods, and is located just south of Japantown. Neighborhood leaders who had worked hard to achieve national recognition for the Hensley Historic District also worked to promote and encourage further preservation at a local level.

Horace Mann Neighborhood Association

Our neighbors to the south, Horace Mann Neighborhood Association has a strong sense of neighborhood pride, promoting leadership and education. To act as a community connection that will: Revitalize our neighborhood, instill a strong sense of neighborhood pride and togetherness, seek a higher standard of safety, and promote leadership and education.

Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)
535 N. 5th Street
(408) 294-3138

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose's mission is to collect, preserve, and share Japanese American art, history, and culture with an emphasis on the Greater Bay Area.

Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj)
588 N. 4th Street

The Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj) was formed to represent the community, and help preserve and develop one of the three remaining Japantowns in the United States.

Japantown Neighborhood Association

The Japantown Neighborhood Association encourages communication and cooperation between residents and businesses in the Japantown neighborhood. It supports and encourages the continued diversity of the Japantown neighborhood and its surrounding areas.

J-Town Community TV
565 N. 5th Street

Keep current with San Jose Japantown's news, views, culture and history on J-town Community TV's YouTube channel.

Northside Community Center
488 N. 6th Street
(408) 343-7711

Originally built in 1975, the Northside Community Center has run senior programs since 1979 and was completely rebuilt in 2003 as the Jacinto “Tony” Siquig (JTS) Northside Community Center as a multifunctional community center.

Northside Neighborhood Association

The Northside Neighborhood Association is Japantown's neighbor to the east. The NNA's efforts and funds go toward developing, beautifying, servicing, and bringing together the neighborhood through special projects and events.

Prayer Garden Church of God
651 N. 6th Street
(408) 294-5132

Prayer Garden Church is a warm and loving church with a caring congregation that welcomes others. We are a family focused church seeking to reach those in our community. It is our desire to provide Christ-centered teaching/preaching, Spirit-filled worship, fervent prayer, real friendship and compassion to all that we come in contact with.

Rotary Ryland Pool
421 N. 1st Street

A community pool preserved and restored by neighborhood activists, Ryland Pool is the perfect place to take your kids and enjoy! Summer swim lessons are also available. Ryland Pool is located in Ryland Park, between N. First and N. San Pedro Street, just south of Fox.

San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club
640 N. 5th Street

San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club is an organization for the bonsai hobbyists for cultivation, education, and promotion of Japanese bonsai culture. Current membership spans from experienced elders to young teenagers with varying bonsai experiences.

San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
640 N. 5th Street
(408) 293-9292

The history and development of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin is deeply connected with the history and development of the Japanese-American community that settled in the Santa Clara Valley at the end of the nineteenth century. Founded in 1902, the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin provides ministerial services and education, organizations and programs.

San Jose Buddhist Judo Club
1050 N. 5th Street

The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club is one of the oldest and most reputable Judo clubs in the Bay Area. It was established in 1947 and has produced many champions and outstanding students. The students have learned to use the disciplines of Judo to perfect themselves, to cultivate trust and respect from others, and to become a value to society.

San Jose Community Youth Service (CYS)
588 N. 4th Street

CYS provides children with the opportunity to learn and develop skills in dance and individual and team sports. We teach the fundamentals for good sportsmanship and give them the chance to make new friends and acquaintances.

San Jose JACL (Japanese American Citizens League)
565 N. 5th Street
(408) 295-1250

The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and prejudice.

San Jose Japantown Lions Club & Foundation
565 N. 5th Street

At San Jose Japantown Lions Foundation, we volunteer and raise funds for mostly local as well as national and international projects that focus on supporting youth, homeless, veterans, aiding senior citizens and helping those with blindness and hearing needs.

Silicon Valley JACL

Silicon Valley JACL was established in 2009 with the vision of creating an organization that bridges generations that builds bonds of understanding, explores the Japanese culture, focuses on professional leadership development, and fosters a diverse membership network.

Vendome Neighborhood Association

Historic architecture of the Vendome Neighborhood homes range from condominium communities to Spanish Haciendas and stately Queen Annes. The Vendome Neighborhood is located west of N. First Street, bounded by Highway 87, Taylor Street, and Ryland.

Wesley United Methodist Church
566 N.5th Street
(408) 295-0367

Since 1895, Wesley Methodist Church has ministered to the Japanese American Community. Wesley has become a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-generational Christian church. Worship services, an active youth program, and family-oriented fellowship are some of the few activities that are enjoyed.

Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center
588 N. 4th Street
(408) 294-2505

Yu-Ai Kai, a Japanese American Community Senior Service, is committed to serving seniors with an array of activities and programs. We offer a well-balanced senior day care program, a nutritious lunch service, social services, a transportation program and countless classes and trips for all our seniors.