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Touring the fast-growing 'TESO Life' Japanese-inspired department store chain in Tukwila, WA
'TESO Life' is a fast-growing, Japanese-inspired department store chain in the United States. The store specializes in everyday lifestyle goods, beauty, snacks, housewares and pop-culture collectibles imported directly from East Asia—primarily Japan, as well as South Korea and China.
TUKWILA, Wash. - From skin care and snacks to collectible toys and miniature building kits, TESO Life’s new Tukwila, Washington store gives shoppers plenty to explore.
The Asian superstore has drawn crowds to its new location, where assistant store manager Ezequiel Gonzalez says the variety often catches customers by surprise.
Exterior of the TESO Life store in Tukwila. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What’s inside TESO Life?
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The store carries products sourced from Japan, Korea, Thailand and China. Its selection includes snacks, kitchen supplies, Korean skin care and blind boxes containing collectible toys.
Shoppers can also find kits for building miniature scenes, including cafés, tearooms and libraries. Gonzalez described them as an alternative to Lego sets.
On a tour with FOX 13 Seattle, Gonzalez pointed out kitchen items, including oil and seasoning bottles, as well as products from the store’s home brand, O'HOMNI.
Interior of the TESO Life store in Tukwila. (FOX 13 Seattle)
More expansion planned for Western Washington
Big picture view:
Tukwila is part of TESO Life’s growing national footprint.
"We have roughly 40 stores nationwide," Gonzalez said.
The company also plans to open a location in Lynnwood. An opening date was not provided.
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The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Lauren Donovan.