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2024 Holiday Artist + Makers Marketplace at SF’s Japantown (Dec. 7-8)

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE RSVP

KOHO Creative Hub / Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso) | 1675 Post St 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115

Event Details

2024 Holiday Artist + Makers Marketplace at SF’s Japantown (Dec. 7-8)

Celebrate the Holidays with us!

#communityisanartform

December 7 + 8

Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso)

12:00 – 5:00 PM

KOHO warmly invites you to celebrate the holidays at our Creative Hub—a space dedicated to nurturing belonging, unity, and community spirit.  To kick off the holiday season, KOHO is hosting its first Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace!

We’re proud to uplift and amplify the stories, creativity, and passion of our local cultural entrepreneurs. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures, meet talented makers, and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.

Bring your friends and family to share in the joy! Cozy up, shop small, and connect with our vibrant community.

KOHO is committed to uplifting, supporting and amplifying the stories, creative work and passion of entrepreneurs in our cultural communities. 

Bonus: The first 50 guests to RSVP will receive an exclusive KOHO button pack!

 

Come Shop our Vendors!

Our KOHO marketplace features crafts and goods from Japanese, Japanese American, and AAPI creatives.

Meet creators, support creative entrepreneurs, shop for your loved ones, and share in the joy of the season.  Cozy up with us!  Bring friends and family, enjoy a day with us!

Shop Local, Support Community!

✨Introducing the KOHO Holiday Pop-up!

We’ve carefully curated a selection of gifts by Japanese, Japanese American, and AANHPI creatives.  Each item tells a story, connecting you to the artisans and the cultural heritage of Japan and Japantown. We hope you find a little something for everyone on your gift list, and maybe something for yourself! Every dollar spent goes back into our community.

Find the Perfect Gift with a Story
KOHO’s Holiday Pop-up offers unique items that celebrate the rich culture of Japantown, while supporting local artisans and our vibrant community. Every purchase you make directly benefits the Japantown community—a meaningful way to shop with social impact!

 

Gift Highlights Include:

  • Tea gift sets from Chatto

  • Exquisite woodblock prints from Tokaido Arts

  • Origami gifts by Papertree

  • Heartwarming children’s books by artist Felicia Hoshino

  • Artisan goods from the Family Style collective

  • Authentic treasures from Japan

Each item tells a story, connecting you to the artisans and the cultural heritage of Japan and Japantown. We’ve got something for everyone on your gift list!

Hours:

  • Wednesday to Sunday, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  • December 10 – December 22 (closed for private events)

✨ Stay tuned for our event schedule, coming soon!

Join us and make this holiday season truly special with gifts that support the community. ❤️

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*FREE RSVP
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Holiday Shopping, In Person
Venue: KOHO Creative Hub / Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso)
Address: 1675 Post St 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115

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