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Japanese Holidays From Spring To Autumn

While there are often variations of different holidays from country to country, Japan certainly has many that...

Holidays • May 31, 2023

Taiyaki Red Bean Stand | Uwajimaya

Popular Japanese street foods PART 2

Often arising out of various periods of hardship, a lot of street foods are a testament to...

Meat Department, Grocery, Deli • May 3, 2023

Popular Japanese street foods PART 1

Often arising out of various periods of hardship, a lot of street foods are a testament to...

Meat Department, Grocery, Deli • April 11, 2023

Fish Maw Soup | Uwajimaya

What is Fish Maw?

In many cultures, the fish maw is something we’re completely unfamiliar with — that’s because it’s a...

Seafood Department, Recipes • March 9, 2023

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...

Grocery Department, Produce Department, Deli (and Catering), Gift & Home Department, Beer & Sake, Holidays, Store Events and News, 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...

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

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