MINASAN — Local services in San Jose

MINASAN is a fantastic little shop that radiates originality and good vibes. Tucked away in San Jose, it’s filled with one-of-a-kind shirts, quirky gifts, vinyl records, and all sorts of cool finds you won’t see anywhere else. The space has a laid-back, artsy atmosphere that invites you to take your time and explore. The owners are friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do, which adds to the charm. One of the best parts? You can pick out a record and they’ll play it while you shop. Whether you’re hunting for something unique or just want to soak in the creative energy, MINASAN is definitely...

New place in SJ Japantown! I was at the grand opening and they have such cool stuff. Free Mario arcade machine, vinyls for sale, vintage clothes, snacks and drinks up front and curated selections of shirts, hoodies and hats from SoCal brand Inconvenience Store and their own designed stuff. I got myself a hat and got it chain stitched for the grand opening. Ask the owner about the history of some of the stuff! Much of it is sourced from Japanese American or Asian...

This store truly embodies its name! I always get a bit nervous in new spaces, but there wasn't an opportunity to here as we were immediately greeted and included into the conversations occurring with other patrons in the store. There's a great selection of records at prices lower than I have seen in San Jose so far- plenty of great snacks and my favorite Ghibli movie was playing on their projector...