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Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a Chinese public holiday also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival....

Ehime Food Fair: Discover Japan’s Citrus Kingdom

Taste the flavors of Ehime, Japan—home of Uwajima City, where our story began. Celebrate with us at...

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Celebrating Obon 

Celebrated for over a thousand years, Obon is a Japanese Buddhist tradition observed every summer. Historically tied...

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Tanabata Star Festival: History, Traditions and Festive Foods to Try  

Held on either July 7 or August 7, depending on whether the solar or lunar calendar is...

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A Guide to Japanese Flavors

In Japanese cooking, so much of the cuisine is based on layering different flavors to create complexity...

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Japan Seafood Week

Come check out the best of Japanese seafood! From unagi (grilled eel) to jumbo shrimp tempura, our...

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Kyushu Food Fair: Discover Japan’s Southern Culinary Gem

Join us for a delicious journey to Japan without ever leaving the Pacific Northwest! Uwajimaya is thrilled...

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All About Golden Week

In Japan, there comes a time each year when four national holidays fall within a seven-day period....

How to Make Onigiri

Onigiri dates back to the Yayoi period at least 2,000 years ago in Japan. Archaeologists have even...

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Discover the Magic of Gashapon at Uwajimaya!

At Uwajimaya, we are more than just an Asian grocery store—we are passionate about sharing our love...

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Game Day, the Uwajimaya Way!

This year, level up your Game Day spread with four Asian-inspired recipes.

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What is Setsubun

Setsubun, which translates to “seasonal division,” marks the day before spring in the traditional Japanese calendar.  Traditionally,...