Takashima Shop

Independent Retailer
takashimashop.com

Japanese beauty boutique since 1998. Physical stores in San Gabriel Valley, LA. Authorized Decorté/Shiseido retailer. Carries drugstore and prestige J-beauty.

Last updated: March 4, 2026 · Shipping, pricing, and policies may change. Check the retailer's site for the latest details.

Trust Summary

Trusted

Based on our research, Takashima Shop is a well established and highly trusted US based Japanese beauty retailer. Founded in 1998, they operate multiple physical stores in the Los Angeles area (San Gabriel and Rowland Heights). They hold 99 Yelp reviews on one location and 60 on another. They are officially recognized by Canmake USA as an authorized retailer and carry in store boutiques for Decorte and Shiseido.

Best for: LA area shoppers who want to browse authentic Japanese beauty in person, and US online shoppers who want authorized Japanese cosmetics with a low free shipping threshold.

We are not affiliated with Takashima Shop and cannot guarantee their policies or service.

Ships From
US
Delivery
3-7 days
Shipping
Free over $39
Returns
30 days, excludes shipping, up to 30 business day processing

Community Reviews

Authenticity

Takashima is an authorized Canmake seller, confirmed on the official Canmake USA website (canmakeusa.com), which features Takashima Shop as a retail partner. On Reddit (July 2024), a user noted: "As someone who lives around Takashima stores I think they wanted to shift from Amazon fulfillment to their own official English online store." Yelp reviewers describe it as a "Japanese Variety Store" with "100% Japanese" products.

In Store Experience

Yelp reviewers are enthusiastic. One wrote: "Recently went to Japan for the first time and fell in love with everything, including their cosmetics." Another noted: "Sure the markup is high when compared to the retail prices in Asia but hey, we are not in Asia right now, are we?" The stores feature custom made shelves and display equipment from Asian manufacturers.

Shipping (Online)

Ships from California. Free shipping on orders over $35 via their online store (takashimashop.com). This is a lower threshold than most competitors.

Customer Service

30 day return policy from ship date. Refund processing can take up to 30 business days, which is slow.

Policies & Details

  • Founded 1998, operating under JCosme USA
  • Physical stores: San Gabriel (220 W Valley Blvd) and Rowland Heights (1330 S Fullerton Rd), plus Santa Anita Mall and Arcadia locations
  • Authorized retailer for Canmake, Decorte, Shiseido (with in store boutique counters)
  • Carries hard to find Japanese drugstore brands: Canmake, Mapepe, Rosy Rosa, Kate, Majolica Majorca
  • Online store at takashimashop.com with $35 free shipping threshold
  • Slow refund processing (up to 30 business days)
  • Staff trained on product recommendations

Products from Takashima Shop

We track 234 products from Takashima Shop

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