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Japanify: Crispy Butter-Shoyu Mochi Wrap
December 26, 2016
Celebrate New Year's Day with this savory mochi recipe. It's a gooey, toasty, and umami snack that will bring you good luck!
Today Only: 10% Off Haku Black Garlic and Matsutake Shoyu
December 20, 2016
Haku Shoyu are made in Kyoto by masters of the craft. Haku's two newest shoyu come in elegant black ceramic bottles topped with a stopper lid.
New Decadent Shoyu for You: Black Garlic and Matsutake
August 10, 2016
Haku Matsutake Mushroom Shoyu and Haku Black Garlic Shoyu will take your ho-hum dishes to places they've never gone before.
Happy Hour: Umamichelada!
April 25, 2016
Scroll to the bottom for updated recipe notes and photo! - Kayoko, 6/30/2020Ah, Mexico. We went...
Taste the Magic: Try Haku Shoyu This Saturday
December 3, 2015
We are hosting a free Haku Shoyu tasting on Saturday, December 5, from noon-3 p.m. Taste the magic and get inspired to make something delicious with them.
This Just In: Haku Shoyus
October 1, 2015
Try delicious Haku Smoked Shoyu, Haku Sakura Cherry Blossom Shoyu, and Haku Mizunara Whisky Barrel Aged Shoyu. Made in Kyoto, Japan.
Kuishinbo: A Trip to Yugeta Shoyu Brewery (Saitama)
July 10, 2013
I recently spent a month visiting my family in Tokyo. I had so many great...
MOTOism: Homemade Ponzu
February 5, 2013
When life gives you sour oranges, make ponzu sauce. Ponzu is such a versatile condiment...
Japanify: Nuked Potato
June 16, 2011
Microwave cooking is big in Japan. Just like buying panties from vending machines. People do...
Japanify Ingredients: Tamari vs. Shoyu
July 22, 2010
Learn how, why, and when to use tamari soy sauce instead of shoyu. Includes a recipe!