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Our Tasty Autumn Friend the Mooncake
Depending on what time of year you're reading this, you might be feeling a bit melancholy about...
Guide to Japanese Appetizers
Love the snacks you encounter at Japanese restaurants, izakayas, or before sushi? So do we. Luckily, you...
Recipes •
Introduction to Shōchū (焼酎)
Shōchū is a Japanese distilled spirit that has been gaining popularity in Japan and abroad. Shōchū drinks...
Wine, Beer & Sake •
5 Ways To Use Matcha
While matcha has become especially popular in the West since the turn of the century, it's been...
Saké, Part 1: Introduction to Saké
Perhaps more than any other country, rice is at the heart of Japanese cuisine; think sushi, musubi...
Beat the Heat with these Japanese Summertime Foods
Summer in Japan can be hot, with temperatures in July and August often reaching above 90 degrees...
Gluten-Free Desserts
Whether or not you have a sweet tooth, we all get that craving for something sugary from...
Uwajimaya Staff Favorite Snacks
With many of us stuck inside, we've been thinking lately about which snacks we'd want to stock...
Children’s Day
Across Japan, colorful carp-shaped windsocks called koinobori are flying outside homes in preparation for Kodomo no Hi...