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Celebrate the Flavors of Sapporo
Join us for a delicious journey to Japan without ever leaving the Pacific Northwest! Uwajimaya is thrilled...
All About Different Types of Ramen
Ramen, a Japanese noodle soup perfect for the time of year when the weather gets chilly, is...
What is Ube?
Is it just us, or does it feel like ube is having a moment in North America...
Grocery •
Sake Cocktails
Sake is Japan’s traditional fermented drink. Although often called rice wine, its brewing process is more similar...
How to Make Crispy Rice
Crispy rice, as the name suggests, is rice that is baked or fried until it becomes delightfully...
Grocery •
Summertime Bento Box Ideas for the Perfect Picnic
Bento in Japanese originally means food prepared at home and packed to take to school or work,...
Grocery •
What is Mochi
If you’re familiar with Japanese confections, you’re almost definitely familiar with mochi — it’s made from glutinous...
The History of Miso & How to Make Miso Soup at Home
Like so many foods that are quintessentially Japanese, miso was introduced to Japan from China over 1000...
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....
What is Kimchi & How to Make it at Home
We should start by saying, we have not received compensation from any kimchi lobby for this glowing...
Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon
In the past at Uwajimaya, we’ve written about the zodiac and each upcoming year’s associated sign. Last...
Holidays •
What is Sukiyaki?
When it comes to beef, Japanese cuisine has an interesting history. For many centuries, beef was forbidden...