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Natto 101

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

Featured Products, Grocery • March 18, 2026

Celebrate Sapporo & Toyama Fair at Uwajimaya Beaverton

Taste the flavors of Sapporo and Toyama, Japan! Celebrate with us at Uwajimaya Beaverton from November 12–25,...

Store Events and News, News & Updates, Events, Grocery, Seafood • November 5, 2025

Ehime Food Fair: Discover Japan’s Citrus Kingdom

Taste the flavors of Ehime, Japan—home of Uwajima City, where our story began. Celebrate with us at...

Store Events and News, News & Updates, Events, Grocery, Seafood • September 18, 2025

A Guide to Japanese Flavors

In Japanese cooking, so much of the cuisine is based on layering different flavors to create complexity...

Recipes, Grocery • June 25, 2025

Japan Seafood Week

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

Store Events and News, News & Updates, Events, Grocery, Seafood • May 28, 2025

Kyushu Food Fair: Discover Japan’s Southern Culinary Gem

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

Store Events and News, News & Updates, Events, Grocery, Seafood • May 27, 2025

How to Make Onigiri

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

Recipes, Grocery • March 26, 2025

How to Cook Tofu

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

Celebrate the Flavors of Sapporo

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

Store Events and News, Seafood Department, Grocery • October 28, 2024

All About Different Types of Ramen

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

Recipes, Grocery • October 22, 2024

Ube | Uwajimaya

What is Ube?

Is it just us, or does it feel like ube is having a moment in North America...

Grocery • September 27, 2024

Crispy Rice in Pan | Uwajimaya

How to Make Crispy Rice

Crispy rice, as the name suggests, is rice that is baked or fried until it becomes delightfully...

Grocery • July 16, 2024

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