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In the rice growing-and-harvesting process, shinmai is considered extra special. This is the term for the new...

Grocery Department • October 27, 2026

Journey into the flavors of Nagano, where towering mountains, cool highlands, and generations of food traditions come...

Sakura are the famous Japanese cherry blossoms that bloom each spring — the Pacific Northwest and Seattle...

Recipes • June 2, 2026

Join us for a delicious journey to Japan without ever leaving the Pacific Northwest! From June...

Japanese summer has a feeling to it. It’s the sound of fireworks in the distance, cold noodles on...

News & Updates • May 21, 2026

Literally translating to “bowl”, donburi is commonly understood as a Japanese rice bowl dish.

Recipes • May 1, 2026

Rooted in a shared love of food and community, our collaboration with Pagliacci Pizza brings Uwajimaya-inspired flavors...

News & Updates • March 25, 2026

Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans, known for its sticky texture, deep umami,...

It typically consists of soup, rice, a main dish, and a few small sides — following the...

Recipes • March 11, 2026

Across the world and for thousands of years, cultures have used the cosmos to mark time. Today,...

Holidays • March 9, 2026

News & Updates • January 6, 2026

Around the world, wherever winters are cold and dark, traditions—both old and new—have emerged to make the...

Recipes • December 26, 2025

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