Paper Tree

Paper Tree Beautiful decorative papers from Japan, Origami paper and books, Asian Art supplies, Origami museum We look forward to serving you!

Family owned and operated since 1968, Paper Tree is a destination for paper lovers, origami enthusiasts, artists and those looking for fun Japanese-themed gifts. Our Origami Museum is filled with amazing origami by top international artists and is a must-see when visiting Japantown! We carry a wide selection of paper from around the world, including beautiful Yuzen from Japan, stunning papers from

Thailand and incredible marbles from Italy. Check out the largest gathering of Origami paper on the planet, and our large selection of origami instruction books, special glues, and bone folders. You will also find Japanese erasers, brushes, sumi ink and Japanese watercolor paints. Be sure to check out our handmade cards left blank on the inside for you to inscribe your own message.

AVAILABLE NOW! ORIGAMI BY BOICE’S DEBUT BOOK: “Complex Origami By Boice” — Boice Wong NOT INCLUDED with purchase! Boice ...
08/29/2026

AVAILABLE NOW! ORIGAMI BY BOICE’S DEBUT BOOK: “Complex Origami By Boice” — Boice Wong NOT INCLUDED with purchase!

Boice will be signing copies tomorrow, following Origami Palooza from 5-6PM in our shop!

For this weekend, book will be IN-STORE ONLY — after Palooza, we will work on getting it available on our online store.

08/28/2026

RE-STOCK/NEW STOCK ALERT!

Bon Bon drop, shaker stickers, glow-in-the-dark stickers, glass parlour stickers that look like stained glass, & more.

Who else is obsessed with these?!

Bon Bon sticker re-stock. Plus, shaker stickers, glow-in-the-dark stickers, glass parlour stickers & more!!
08/28/2026

Bon Bon sticker re-stock.

Plus, shaker stickers, glow-in-the-dark stickers, glass parlour stickers & more!!

Linda is breaking out her origami Dollar Bill Bull for an intermediate level class at this year’s origami palooza! Visit...
08/28/2026

Linda is breaking out her origami Dollar Bill Bull for an intermediate level class at this year’s origami palooza! Visitors are always floored by the eye placement on the bull we have on display at Paper Tree — now you have an opportunity to learn from the artists, how to fold your own!! Paper will be provided. $10 at the door - US Bank Community room on the first floor of the East Mall. 2 class sessions will be offered: 11:45 & 1:45 & the sessions are 1 hour. See you there?

Origami 101: an entry level, first-timer friendly class we will be offering for the first time at Origami Palooza this y...
08/28/2026

Origami 101: an entry level, first-timer friendly class we will be offering for the first time at Origami Palooza this year. $10 @ the door. Learn a Gulping Fish & a Playground Rose. Sessions are 30 min long, and begin at 11 am, 1pm & 3pm. Be at the doors to the community room 15 minutes before the class time! You can learn origami!!

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD PAPER AIRPLANE?! Learn some epic planes from THE PAPER AIRPLANE GUY himself, John Collins! John ...
08/26/2026

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD PAPER AIRPLANE?! Learn some epic planes from THE PAPER AIRPLANE GUY himself, John Collins! John held the World Record for Furthest Flight of a Paper Airplane! If your kids love paper airplanes, they probability know his name!

I know it seems like a lot of this year’s palooza classes come with a cost attached this year, but do not fear, we still have a ton of FREE Options! Swing by the Sakura Ballroom during any of these times to fold & test your paper airplanes with John Collins - THE Paper Airplane Guy!

Great Swordsman — This incredible model graces the cover of his new step-by-step diagram book, but why learn it from a b...
08/26/2026

Great Swordsman — This incredible model graces the cover of his new step-by-step diagram book, but why learn it from a book when you can learn it exclusively from the origami artist himself?

This is NOT A BEGINNER LEVEL MODEL.
Great Swordsman (Complex) - Folders must be able to precrease and complete sink folds with ease. They should be very good at keeping track of layers and creases on the paper.

Sign up to learn Boice’s iconic Box Head @ Origami Palooza! This Sunday! This is NOT A BEGINNER LEVEL MODEL.Box Head - (...
08/26/2026

Sign up to learn Boice’s iconic Box Head @ Origami Palooza! This Sunday!

This is NOT A BEGINNER LEVEL MODEL.
Box Head - (High Intermediate) - Folders must know how to fold a basic grid and have some experience with sink folds.

How things fly: Birds, boomerangs, airplanes and more. Why does a curveball curve? How does a boomerang return? And no, ...
08/26/2026

How things fly: Birds, boomerangs, airplanes and more. Why does a curveball curve? How does a boomerang return? And no, science doesn’t believe bumble bees can’t fly. Former world record holder, John Collins gives you a non-mathematical way to think about flight, precession, boundary layers and more.

What do the Sultan of Oman, the Ansari X-Prize, NASA, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum have in common? ...
08/26/2026

What do the Sultan of Oman, the Ansari X-Prize, NASA, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum have in common? They’re all part of the same story; how John Collins broke the world record for paper airplane distance.

Hear all this, first hand account, & more from the man himself! Sunday August 30, 2026 @ Hotel Kabuki in the Sakura Ballroom

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1743 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA
94115

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+14159217100

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