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Exciting Changes Coming to Bellevue!

We are renovating our Bellevue store. Remodeling to begin February 2023 and completed Summer 2023. ...

Company News • February 10, 2023

Spam Katsu

3 Ways to Enjoy Spam Katsu

Discover three ways to enjoy this golden brown and delicious fusion of Japanese and American cuisine.

Recipes, Grocery • January 23, 2023

Lunar New Year 2023 Year of the Rabbit | Uwajimaya

Lunar New Year

We’re past Christmas and into January, which means one thing: Chinese Lunar New Year is coming up!...

Holidays • January 20, 2023

Asian Food Plating & Utensils | Uwajimaya

East and Southeast Asian Food Etiquette to Know

Throughout the world, different customs can collide and lead to confusion (or worse) between people who interpret...

Kitchen & Home • January 16, 2023

2022 Holiday Food & Gift Guide

Our 2022 Holiday Food & Gift Guide is here! Find a variety of great gift ideas, holiday...

Store Events and News, Produce Department, Deli (and Catering), Gift & Home Department, Beer & Sake, Holidays, Grocery Department, News & Updates • December 6, 2022

2022 Osechi Ryori Sets

Osechi Ryori is a traditional Japanese meal that is only enjoyed during the New Year. Many...

Holidays, Store Events and News, Featured Products, Deli • December 1, 2022

Holiday Dinner Plating | Uwajimaya

Going to a Party? Bring a Fan Favorite

Whether celebrating with your family or doing a Friendsgiving or early friends’ Christmas, a good potluck dish...

Recipes, Holidays • November 29, 2022

Osechi

Osechi Ryori

Osechi Ryori is traditional Japanese "good luck" food that is enjoyed during the New Year.

Holidays, Produce Department, Deli (and Catering), Grocery Department, Seafood Department, Store Events and News • November 28, 2022

How To Cut Sashimi and Roll Sushi with Taichi Kitamura

Have you ever wondered how to cut and use the saku or sashimi blocks you find in...

News & Updates • November 21, 2022

November Staff Picks

Discover some of our staff's favorite items and try today!

News & Updates, Staff Picks • November 14, 2022

Uwajimaya Weeknight Meal Inspiration

No matter how good a cook, everyone gets into that slump sometimes where food inspiration just isn’t...

Recipes • November 1, 2022

Kobe-Hyogo Fair

We are excited to showcase the vibrant foods of Kobe, Japan to mark the 65th anniversary of...

Store Events and News, Seafood Department, Meat Department, Grocery Department • October 25, 2022

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