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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...
Beer & Sake, Wine •
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...
Uwajimaya Staff Favorites
Whether you've been an Uwajimaya regular for decades or are an eager newcomer to our aisles, an...
Cold Somen
It looks like we're headed for another hot and dry summer in the Pacific Northwest. In Japan,...
Shishito Peppers
Shishito are a variety of sweet peppers grown in Japan and across East Asia. They are generally...
Kashiwa Mochi
Kashiwa Mochi is a traditional Japanese confectionery made of mochi that is filled with sweet red bean...