I have always wanted to check out this Japanese Market in Mar Vista. I entered expecting a market, but was surprised to find mini Japan. There is a large book store, a small video store, a boxed gift area, a gift shop, a coffee bar, a Shiseido make-up counter, and two restaurants. And, a market. I shot a photograph of the video shop and the security guard rushed over and told me no pictures. I spoke to someone at the customer service desk and mentioned I wanted to take a few pictures. The woman there shut me down. "Private property. No!" Oh well. I poked around. So much to take in. This is the kind of market that can be dangerous for me - if I don't come armed with a recipe I will end up with two bags full of sauces and noodles that will rot in my pantry. I bought four things, tofu, California roll, spicy tuna roll and half a dozen eggs. I was sure the checkout person made a mistake ringing me up - the total was 13.98. The price for two sushi take-out dishes in Whole Foods. I absolutely loved the gift shop - "Trendy." There was Hello Kitty paraphernalia right next to a Toto toilet on display, for sale for $500. There were cute vacuums that looked like they could efficiently clean a smart little studio apartment. There were tea sets, rice cookers, erasers and backpacks. There was a community board which made me realize there is a nice community vibe to this place, well except for the photography rule.
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