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How to Cook with Kabocha 

Kabocha, also known as Japanese pumpkin, may be in our humble opinion the best of the fall...

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Rice Harvest Season: Japanese Rice Types, How to Cook Them & What to Make 

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

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Nagano Fair 2026

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

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Cold Noodle Tips & Recipes

When summertime hits, sometimes you’ll crave something that’s delicious but simply too hot for the weather. But...

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Sakura Flavors at Home

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

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Sapporo Fair 2026

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

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Summer Starts at Uwajimaya

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

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What is Donburi?

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

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Limited-Time Collaboration: Uwajimaya x Pagliacci

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

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Natto 101

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

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Making a Traditional Japanese Breakfast at Home

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

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Lunar New Year: Year of the Fire Horse

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

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