A new store is opening in downtown Bend. Pika Pika, on NW Bond Street next to Red Chair Gallery, will specialize in Asian-inspired pop culture collectibles paired with a mini-cafe. Owner Vivienne Mariotti says customers will find designer toys, blind boxes, plushies, stationery and character items from brands like Labubu, Sonny Angel and Smiski. The cafe will serve Vietnamese coffee, matcha, waffle puffs and seasonal soft-serve.
“Our goal is to create a playful, immersive escape where cute meets crave — a space that feels like stepping into a little pocket of joy,” Mariotti told the Source. She’s a collector of Japanese designer toys, tapestries, vintage Kokeshi dolls, Sonny Angel figures and Ghibli pieces. Traveling throughout Japan deepened her love for the culture. She has a background in photography and as a creative director in the fashion and commercial world Her husband, Brian, created the designer toy company, Thrilljoy.
“I’m first-generation Vietnamese, born in Minnesota. My parents escaped the Vietnam War and rebuilt their lives from nothing, which instilled in me a deep appreciation for resilience, creativity and finding joy in the little things,” Mariotti says.
She hopes her shop will feel like a gallery with a treat bar.
“Growing up, we didn’t have much — toys and treats were a luxury — so as I got older, I developed a strong sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the things that spark delight.”
Eventually, Mariotti hopes to host live monthly events, workshops and kid-friendly tea parties, creating a hub for Japanese and Asian culture in Bend. Pika Pika’s grand opening celebration is Nov. 7-9.
Pika Pika
Opens Nov 7,
Sun, Wed-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm
949 NW Bond St., Bend
pikapikabend.com/
This article appears in the Source November 6, 2025.
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