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

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

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

Holidays • May 8, 2025

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

Recipes, Grocery • March 26, 2025

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

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

Holidays, Recipes • February 7, 2025

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

Holidays • February 2, 2025

Starting on the first new moon and concluding on the first full moon of the lunar calendar...

Holidays • January 28, 2025

While mochi has become more familiar in North America since the turn of the century, it has...

Holidays • December 26, 2024

Tofu has been around for roughly 2,000 years, and it’s easy to see why. It’s versatile, high...

Recipes, Grocery • November 22, 2024

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

Ramen, a Japanese noodle soup perfect for the time of year when the weather gets chilly, is...

Recipes, Grocery • October 22, 2024

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