They have some cute Japanese kitchen and houseware as well as an aisle dedicated to beauty. This is not a supermarket but the last aisle of snacks is nice and you can stumble across some tasty finds at great prices. We got this corn soup flavored triangle snack that we’d never found at other Korean and Japanese grocery stores!

A message posted at the door states: “We are closing on March 8th, 2020. Thank for spent the last 20 years with us. Thank you very much.” Looks like they might have closed permanently, surprisingly before the San Francisco Covid-19 stay-home order that began March 16, 2020. It’s sad to see them closed. They have a lot of nice stuffs that were made in Japan, often times better quality than the other similar type of store.

Very nice place with varieties of Japanese products, ramen noodles, matcha tea, matcha products, also loved the strawberry n matcha flavored kit kat which I don’t find in other places.

My daughters love the cute folders and other school supplies that are available here. There are three of these stores in the Japan town mall but they all have different things for sale. For those of you who use cash, note that they do not accept bills larger than $20.

Ive always loved this store. Cute,cheap and organized compared to last year. I can still get the things that I need without them being overpriced. I like the beauty products and the cute little pens & pencils that they have. Not to mention the cashiers are always friendly. This will always be my number one stop when i am in J-Town

Never miss a stop by this store. They have a great selection of Japanese sweets, and pastries, in addition to sundries and beauty products. The staff is very nice, and helpful.

While the downstairs Daiso takes more of my money, I always try to find time to also duck into Ichiban Kan as they have some cool stuff themselves. Favorite item is the frequently out of stock, Bath Ball w/toy inside. Your kids will like these.

I honestly dont know what to say about this place but 👋 Google says I went here so it gets 5 star. 🌟

More food options than Daiso, everything else is similar.

They have cool, unusual items and I always find something to brighten my visits to Japantown.

Its pricey but has good Japanese food and items. Not as cheap as daiso, and daiso quality is better

I always think of this place as the upscale version of Daiso.Its a great place to buy gifts for people or to pick up some cute things.I especially like their school supplies and snacks.

This store is very similar to daiso with similar prices and items. I did find some things like soup spoons to be cheaper here. While other items were cheaper at daiso. They also have a few items that I have not seen at daiso. Overall a nice store filled with good home items at a reasonable prices.

Basically an upscale daiso. They sell a lot of high quality products cheaply here, but the selection is more limited and the prices higher than the daiso shop downstairs. I recommend checking them both out, and each will take a slice of your wallet.

Great selection of products at reasonable prices. Staff is always very courteous and helpful. Highly recommended.

Inexpensive Japanese school supplies and houseware. A little more expensive than nearby (and more popular) Daiso, but quality is better as well.

Great little shopping place at the edge of Japan Town. My favorite stuff to buy is the Pocky, ramen and matcha Kit Kats. I also found some tonkatsu broth base in a large bottle. Gonna make my own ramen at home.

In terms of selection, Daiso is probably better, but I like how bright and organized Ichibankan is. Theres also a smaller crowd there most of the time, so theres more room to look around. You can find everything there!

Fun selection. Easy access. Clean, orderly.

The food, staff and the hemisphere were warm and welcome. The overall feeling felt like being in Japan.

Good stuff found here at reasonable prices.

A wide variety of products, Japanese drinks and ramen at good prices. #1 ☺

Less crowded than Daiso with most of the same items

Ichiban kan has many nice items but there are some that are expensive, especially the food. The household items there are quite useful and unique.

In between a dollar store and departmnt store. Selection lije a dollar store bu higher quality. Most goods from Japan. The manager, Rumi, is very helpful. Hidden gem in Japan Center East Mall.

Nice place to go shopping for. Gifts

High end version of Daiso. Can easily spend 30 mins here. Beauty, housewares, tablewares, bags, snacks, Office supplies, storage containers, and kawaii stuff are just the many things found here.Things use to cost around a $1 to $1.50, but not anymore. Cleaner, brighter (especially during the winter months) and not so frenetic compare to the chaos of Daiso downstairs. While Ichiban Kans selection is not so vast, the quality is more high end and expensive. Around over $2 - $7/each. If you spend over $10 they have a rewards card program. I like to stock up on their Korean beauty Collagen facial masks. 15 mins can do wonders for your skin! They also carry weird only the Japanese would think of products such as kawaii knitted socks for the legs of your tables and chairs with cat faces.

This place is between dollar store and department store. Not as good as Daiso but still really good. They have a lot of snacks that Daiso does not carry.

This place is the slightly more expensive/higher end version Daiso which is located below. They do carry different items compared to Daiso and because of its location on the street level I think most people shop here first.Heres what I bought:- Azuki Pocky special edition $3.50ish- 2 Tom Yum Pocky $1.00/ea.- Neko massaging stick $2.39- 2 Stickers $1.89/ea.- Panda Cookies $2- Madeline Cookies $2In total I spent around $15 :)

They have interesting items to buy. Watch out the expiration dates on the food items.

Go here for all the stuff you cant find at Daiso. Good snack and candy selection.

Great place to pick up cheap little items for the house

I love your guys sushi.

Like a small curated daiso - they have tsubaki

No longer ichiban $1USD. $1.50+. Remember to bring your rewards card.

Cool stuff and cute stickers

They have goods to restock your house, including plastic dishes and hair stuff. The prices are good, and it saves you a trip to BB&b or some really expensive place.

Everyone needs to visit this store, you will need at least 10 things here, or 30 😁

Fun store to explore

I love it.

Wont missing it for Japanese goods shopping

Awesome $1.50 store

Wasnt open the hours it said.

Love it

Is it because you used to be 100 years old? Everyone goes to Daiso, but there are things that are only here. Its cheaper than Daiso when the sale is $1! (Laughs) Heres the plate inside the microwave (it comes with). Lets tell the people who broke it.

Good super for finding different things