Hey there! We’re Chuo, your go-to spot for all things Asian pop culture.

Part store, part community hub, and 100% run by fellow fans just like you.

Whether you’re deep into card games, obsessed with manga, binge-watching anime, or just craving some Japanese snacks, you’ll fit right in. Everyone’s welcome here, no exceptions, no judgment, just good vibes. 

After years of working for stores that faded away, we realized something. Shops come and go, but the community lasts forever. That's why we started Chuo: a place where fans like us could gather, and feel like they belong. No corporate nonsense, no greed. Just a humble team of enthusiasts, working our butts off to keep the magic alive. This isn’t just about selling merch. It’s about connecting. The kind that makes strangers become friends, and friends become family. Whether you’re here for card battles, manga marathons, or just to share a ramune with fellow strangers, you’re not just a customer. You’re part of our story. 

In a world where screens replace hangouts and algorithms decide our friends, we're fighting to bring back something real: a Third Place.

Not home. Not work. Not school. Just yours: where you can unapologetically be yourself, debate anime theories over melon soda, or lose (badly) at a One Piece tournament with people who just get it. We’ve watched too many stores become ghost towns - not just businesses closing, but spaces for connection. That's why we're here.

We’re small, but we’re fierce. We’re not going anywhere. - So come hang, stay awhile, and let’s keep this passion burning, together. 

PS, if you were wondering, "Chuo" (中央) is japanese for "Center", because we're trying to be at the core of our fans!

Chuo is open!

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - 11:30 to 18:00

Wednesday - 11:30 to 18:00

Thursday - 11:30 to 18:00

Friday - 11:30 to 18:00

Saturday - 11:30 to 18:00

Sunday - 11:30 to 18:00