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Summer Starts at Uwajimaya

Japanese summer has a feeling to it. It’s the sound of fireworks in the distance, cold noodles on...

News & Updates • May 21, 2026

Limited-Time Collaboration: Uwajimaya x Pagliacci

Rooted in a shared love of food and community, our collaboration with Pagliacci Pizza brings Uwajimaya-inspired flavors...

News & Updates • March 25, 2026

Honoring Our Past, Growing Our Future: Uwajimaya Returns to Tacoma

News & Updates • January 6, 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

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

Where to see the Cherry Blossoms in the Pacific Northwest

Cherry blossoms, also known as sakura, are a distinct and magical part of spring in Japanese culture....

News & Updates • March 21, 2024

2022 Holiday Food & Gift Guide

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

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

The Fundamentals of a Stir Fry

Stir frying is a cooking technique that originated in China at least 1,500 years ago, if not...

News & Updates • September 29, 2022

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