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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...
Children’s Day
Across Japan, colorful carp-shaped windsocks called koinobori are flying outside homes in preparation for Kodomo no Hi...
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When you think of Uwajimaya, what comes to mind first? Groceries and delicious food? That's fair —...
What is Songkran?
While many communities in Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year in January, people in Thailand and other...
Uwajimaya Staff Favorites
Whether you've been an Uwajimaya regular for decades or are an eager newcomer to our aisles, an...
Traditions of Hinamatsuri
When most people think about the Japanese Girls' Day holiday (Hinamatsuri, 雛祭り) in Japan, images of elaborate,...
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...
Children’s Day Origami Samurai Helmet
Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) is a Japanese national holiday created to celebrate the country's children and...