We’re turning 89!

We’re turning 89!

October 5, 2017

We're excited to be celebrating our 89th Anniversary this month!  Don't miss out on our amazing 89th Anniversary Sale October 11-17, 2017.  For one week only, enjoy 10% Off Storewide* - even our sale prices!    Click here for a sneak peak of our 89th Anniversary...

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Design our Next Tote Bag!

Design our Next Tote Bag!

September 28, 2017

We’re looking for a new design for our next reusable tote bag and we need your help!  We invite you to participate in the Uwajimaya Tote Bag Design Contest.  The winning design will be voted on by our customers and released during our 90th Anniversary Sale...

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Inarizushi

Inarizushi

August 30, 2017

Inarizushi is a type of sushi, or rice ball, that's made with vinegared sushi rice, stuffed inside seasoned fried tofu skins.  Before they can be stuffed, the fried tofu skins are boiled in dashi stock that’s seasoned with soy sauce and sugar. Boiling them in dashi...

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Celebrating Hawaiian Week

Celebrating Hawaiian Week

August 3, 2017

Say Aloha to our annual Hawaiian Week Sale (August 16-22, 2017) as we celebrate the delicious flavors of Hawaii at all of our stores!   Find great specials in every department from fresh ahi tuna from Hawaii, poke, Portuguese sausage, manapuas, Kona coffee, pineapples, spam musubi molds and so much...

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Konpeito

Konpeito

July 14, 2017

Konpeito are traditional Japanese sugar candies that come in a variety of colors and are characterized by their round bumpy shape, and cute and elegant appearance. You may have seen these colorful candies in the Japanese animated movie “Spirited Away”, or as the inspiration for the star bits...

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

May 8, 2017

Mother’s Day is just around the corner!  If you haven’t started thinking about the perfect gift for mom, we’ve got some ideas for you.  Check out some of fun and unique gifts you can find at Uwajimaya for mom. 1.  Tea Sets ...

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