Anyone know of some nice local japanese-themed stores? i know of one, that being:

Aoyama: http://www.allmenus.com/pa/millcreek/278818-aoyama-incorporated/menu/
I've been in here once, but i didn't get to eat there, but the place is beautiful, and it has those tables where you can watch your food being made

On 1014 State St. in downtown Erie, there is a little hole-in-the-wall Asian place which serves delicious Sushi and other Asian dishes. There is also a Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse in Erie which is similar to Aoyama (though I believe it's more expensive).

There are also a few Asian markets in Erie, but I haven't checked them out just yet.