Paper Tree

Happy to share the joy of decorating the West Mall holiday trees with cranes from the World Tree of Hope. Thank you, Jeff Cotter, from Rainbow World Fund for the loan of these beautiful cranes. Thanks also to Greg Viloria- awesome teamwork! #japancentermalls #japantownsf #japantown #Rainbowworldfund #nihonmachisf #papertreesf #origamiart #origamicranes #japantownsanfrancisco @linda.mihara @socialgreg

Sadness and sorrow. Today is the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's death. Here's my story on meeting him: I was a young teen in the Summer of 1973, hanging out ...at Paper Tree, when in walks John and Yoko. They smiled at my folks as they wandered through the store, bought some postcards, then left. I was frozen into shock. I mean, it was JOHN LENNON! I couldn't even say 'Hi'. At that time, I was a big autograph hound, scoping out the tour buses parked outside the Miyako Hotel. Musicians playing down the street at Winterland and at other venues would stay there. I had a head's up from Clarence the doorman as to who was staying there, and to bring my autograph book a certain time when the stars were scheduled to leave. So as I watched John and Yoko leave the store, I realized that I better grab my autograph book and ask him. But it was JOHN LENNON! I didn't have the nerve. So I followed them as they wandered through the Japan Center, and I hid behind pillars and doorways so as not to be discovered. Nobody recognized them! As I followed them, I was struck by how loving they were with each other- they held hands the entire time, stealing a kiss or two. They finally reached the end of the Center, and now they were heading back to the Hotel. Oh no...I have to ask him or lose an opportunity of a lifetime! Here goes... I tapped him on the shoulder as they were walking through the Peace Plaza. He turned around and looked down at me. I held out my book and asked," Mr. Lennon, may I have your autograph?" Then he replied,"Why certainly darling!" He then handed the book and pen to Yoko and said,"Yoko, please sign this for the young lady!" She graciously obliged. So we ended up talking for a bit. He asked me what I wanted to be, and I remember telling him that I didn't know. Then he said,"Whatever you do, do what makes you happy." I didn't really know what that meant at the time, but when he was shot in 1980, it became clear to me what his words meant. You never know when your time is up, so do what makes you happy. John and Yoko couldn't have been more gracious. They were 2 people in love, and to be that warm and friendly to little ol' me showed me that what really counts is being nice-and happy! Let's all follow his example. #nihonmachisf #japantownsf #johnlennon #JapanCenterMalls #johnlennonforever #papertreesf

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIePr5VJS-g/ Folding origami cranes from waterproof paper for the Buchanan Street holiday decor!

With Lilli Lanier, Ruth Asawa's granddaughter, in front of the poster of the Ruth Asawa Forever Stamp(available now at Paper Tree). Lilli picked up some beautiful papers while here!

We just received the Ruth Asawa Forever Stamp. Please stop by to pick up yours. Better yet, call to reserve! #japantownsf #nihonmachisf #ruthasawa #ruthasawaforeverstamp

Get your shopping on with our Summer2020 sale-10% off your entire purchase! Use code SUMMER2020 online and In Store! #papertreesf #papertree #origami #summerfun #sflegacybusiness

Got Masks? Check out our selection. Great designs for adults and kids. Also, pick up a anti-bacterial pouch to keep your masks clean! #Japantownsf #nihonmachisf #mask#buchananstreetshops#weareopenforbusiness

Happy to announce that Paper Tree is the first in the US to have Wonseon Seo’s new book Pure Origami! Featuring 40 amazing models , including the elegant Swallow, intricate Ibex, and the magestic Dragon. Also in, Origamido and Elephant hide for your advanced folding needs! #origami #pureorigami #wonseonseo #japantownsf #nihonmachisf #sflegacybusiness #lindamihara

Paper Tree - Reopening on Monday June 15th - https://mailchi.mp//paper-tree-reopening-on-monday-june-15

Support Japantown merchants and restaurants! Here's an updated list of who's open: https://www.sfjapantown.org/list-of-restaurants-and-storef/ We are open for Storefront Pickup, Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri 11-4.

We are offering 'Storefront Pickup', Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11-4. We thank our customers for their continued support of our business! #japantownsf #nihonmachisf #japancentermalls #origami #washi #sflegacybusiness This is in today's SF Chronicle, Business Section:

Window Shopping- Covid19 Style! Just Scan, Buy, and Pick up. ‘Express Pickup’ available Mon, Wed and Fri 11-4. Cruise our windows on the way to pick up your favorite meals from the many wonderful restaurants in J-Town! #japantownsf #nihonmachisf #origamitogo @lindamihara #lindamihara #jcbd #japancentermalls #sflegacybusiness #foldathome #washi #origami #giftstogo

We are thrilled to announce Storefront Pickup, starting Monday, May 18th! Also, stop by our store and Window Shop- just point your camera at the QR code and buy instantly. Displays change weekly. The next best thing to shopping inside our store! Immediate pick-up of your items available Mon, Wed and Fri. Be safe! Www.paper-tree.com #japantownsf #origami #sflegacybusiness #windowshopping #lindamihara #nihonmachisf

We did it!! Today, on National Nurse’s Day, we achieved- then surpassed- our goal of folding 1,000 hearts to thank ALL nurses, doctors, scientists and first responders fighting on the front lines. Our total- 1,134 hearts! A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the following folders: Sandra Komo Gauvreau, Pristine Li, Lauren Noguchi, Kay Eng, and Charlene Stroberg! #japantownsf #lindamihara #origami #gofoldme #loveournurses #love #hearts #nationalnursesweek #nationalnursesday