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What is Songkran?
While many communities in Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year in January, people in Thailand and other...
Uwajimaya Staff Favorites
Whether you've been an Uwajimaya regular for decades or are an eager newcomer to our aisles, an...
Traditions of Hinamatsuri
When most people think about the Japanese Girls' Day holiday (Hinamatsuri, 雛祭り) in Japan, images of elaborate,...
Cold Somen
It looks like we're headed for another hot and dry summer in the Pacific Northwest. In Japan,...
Shishito Peppers
Shishito are a variety of sweet peppers grown in Japan and across East Asia. They are generally...
Children’s Day Origami Samurai Helmet
Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) is a Japanese national holiday created to celebrate the country's children and...
Kashiwa Mochi
Kashiwa Mochi is a traditional Japanese confectionery made of mochi that is filled with sweet red bean...
Sushi Taro Rice Mix
Turn plain rice into a wonderful (and easy) chirashi sushi meal. Chirashi sushi literally means "scattered sushi"...
Korean Style Savory Pancakes (Pajeon)
In honor or Korean Food Week, we'd like to share an easy to make recipe using some...
Japanese Valentine’s Day
February 14 is Valentine's day, a day when couples exchange gifts and eat out at fancy restaurants,...