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- Begin your afternoon at Bachi Burger (2030 Sawtelle Blvd), a Vegas-bred Asian fusion spot that's fresh off its
- Next, walk across the street to cool-kid lifestyle boutique Blackmarket (2023 Sawtelle Blvd). There, you'll find stylish streetwear from labels like Obey, Diamond Supply Co., Joyrich, and more alongside cult-fav
- Your next stop is a few doors north at Japanese pop culture shop Giant Robot (2015 Sawtelle Blvd). Known for its cool graphic tees and kawaii merch from Sanrio and its family of cute cartoon characters, the shop al
- Continue your kawaii journey at trendy indie boutique Rimo (2008 Sawtelle Blvd). You'll find everything from Cali-boho dresses, fall-ready handbags and technicolor accessories at this adorable shop, which also h
- Finally, end your day at Japanese home goods mecca Daiso (2130 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 112). Stocked with everything from beauty essentials to bento boxes and kitchenwares to totchkes, this budget-friendly chain is lik