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Fresh wasabi

The Development That’s Got Us Extra Excited About Wasabi

Are you a big wasabi fan? Yes? That actually might not be true. No? That might not...

Sukiyaki

Let’s Eat Sukiyaki!

Sukiyaki is a classic Japanese one pot dish of thinly sliced beef, vegetables, tofu, and shirataki yam...

Uwajimaya | Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac

While New Year's in Western cultures are important holidays, the Chinese New Year differs quite a bit....

Oden

What is Oden?

Oden is a warm and filling one-pot Japanese fish cake stew that is the perfect dish for...

Chinese New Year Candy Box

Lunar New Year Lucky Snacks

The Lunar New Year is celebrated by several Asian countries and is one of, or perhaps the...

Hot Pot

How to Use a Hot Pot

Hot pots and why they rule

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Uwajimaya

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COMING 2020

Our Tasty Autumn Friend the Mooncake

Depending on what time of year you're reading this, you might be feeling a bit melancholy about...

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Uwajimaya | Guide to Japanese Appetizers

Guide to Japanese Appetizers

Love the snacks you encounter at Japanese restaurants, izakayas, or before sushi? So do we. Luckily, you...

Shochu

Introduction to Shōchū (焼酎)

Shōchū is a Japanese distilled spirit that has been gaining popularity in Japan and abroad. Shōchū drinks...

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Matcha tea ceremony

5 Ways To Use Matcha

While matcha has become especially popular in the West since the turn of the century, it's been...