HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013

OUR BIG 2013 WINTER CLEARANCE SALE!
Friday JANAURY 25TH through  Sunday, FEBRUARY 10TH

Lots of good deals for you to select from.  Lots of adorable Hakata Dolls, Kokeshi Wood Dolls, and of course the
Japanese classic kimono-clad dolls as well as some adorable Girls’ Day dolls are available. 
This is the time to get ready for your upcoming bridal showers, house gifts, workplace gifts, and weddings.

2013 will be our 55th year in business, and we would like to take this time
To thank all of our loyal patrons and friends for their continued patronage and many kindnesses
through-out the years. Our business would not be here today if it weren’t for all of you.

Please take note that our store hours have changed. 
We will be open every day, except for Wednesdays,
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 pm.

Everyone here at rafu bussan, inc. wishes you a year of prosperity, good health, and happiness.
We welcome in the year of the snake!

Happy new year! Please enjoy the photos of some of the lucky icons  that will help to bring in
good luck in the new year!

Located in the heart of Little Tokyo, Rafu Bussan, Inc. has established itself as one of the largest retailers in Japanese imported china and giftware.

In business for over 54 years, their collection has grown to include both traditional and contemporary Japanese items, some of which is difficult to find elsewhere.

There is history and tradition in the store itself. Rafu Bussan is a combination of the words "Rashogiri" an old name for Los Angeles, from which came "ra" and "fu" meaning prefecture. The word "bussan" means product. The store found its beginnings before World War II when Yuko Tanaka and Junichi Onishi founded Rafu Bussan in Gardena, California. During World War II, Mr. Tanaka was sent to an internment camp and after the war, they started the business up again delivering items such as rice, tea, rice bowls and chopsticks to the Japanese in Orange County and the South Bay communities. In 1958, Kiyoshi "Skip" Kawaratani and his wife purchased Mr. Onishi's share of the business and later, Mr. Tanaka's interest as well. Rafu Bussan continues to perpetuate Japanese housewares and gift items today.

We have four seasonal sales a year. Don't forget to join our mailing list. Please feel free to call us for further information on our products and sale dates.