Shigaraki is home to one of "six old kilns" of Japan, considered sacred and historical. Here you'll find ceramics made with prized red Shigaraki clay, known for its rich adobe hue and incredible heat insulation. We carry many products made with this special clay, including our...
TATENOKAWA PHOENIX SAKEEnjoy this bold, bright, medium-bodied daiginjo while spinning an LP by Phoenix, the Grammy award-winning French pop duo. That's because Phoenix (who are sake lovers) collaborated with Tatenokawa Brewery's Masashi Togami to make this lush daiginjo with hints of...
We have affordable, thoughtful gifts for your loved ones this Valentine's Day! Browse the collection.
We're all about hygge (pronounced hooga) here this season, a Danish term describing coziness and contentment. There's nothing that reflects hygge to us like a deep soak in an outdoor onsen in the mountains of Japan. We've brought in several products to celebrate the onsen lifestyle so...
Heavenly Soap Co. is a San Francisco company making all natural, vegan, palm oil-free soaps. Use these gentle, all-natural soaps on your face, hands, or body. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SOAPMade with activated bamboo charcoal,...
Check out the newest prints by Studio Arhoj! Dress up the kids room or the living room with these playful prints that will fit perfectly into standard 8x10 inch frames. Choose from Owl with Moon,
Sansho are tiny pods that grow on small trees or bushes – there is a citrusy zest at first, but use sparingly or else your tongue will go numb! In Japan, you'll most commonly see sansho sprinkled over grilled eel dishes or yakitori. We also carry several sansho...
Hygge (pronounced hooga) is a Danish term describing coziness and contentment – think wool blankets, candles, Rhye on the radio. This is what our version of hygge looks like: snuggling inside a kotatsu (a low table with heaters, covered by a big futon blanket), peeling mikan (mandarins), and sipping on...
Try our favorite yuzu pantry items! YUZU SALTYuzu makes everything taste brighter! Add some pizzazz to marinades, sauces or sprinkle over your favorite fried foods. Yuzu and chicken are a classic pairing in Japanese cuisine. Try using this finishing salt on...
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a lovely holiday season with plenty of love, laughter, and phenomenal food + drinks! Now it's time to unwind and be lazy at home. Try some of our teas to detox and indulge in maximum coziness...
We can hardly believe the year is almost over – 2018 was a good one but we are looking forward to what's in store next! We're going for gold! Our 24K Sake Set is made for royalty, fit for a grandiose...
We have great holiday gifts that also bring good luck! SHIRAKAWA DARUMAThe Daruma's purpose is to encourage its owner when achieving a goal – whether it's finding a new home, looking towards graduation, or opening a...
We have festive tenuguis and furoshikis that range from charming and quirky, to straight up weird. Tenugui can be used as a kitchen towel, and doubles as a scarf. Tie it around your neck to keep you warm during the winter months, or use during yoga stretches!
Ah, stuff it, stuff it goodAh, stuff it, stuff it real goodOooh, baby, babyBaby, babyGet up on this! Salt + Peppa's here!... to wax poetic about filling up all your stockings with fun, delicious treats from Japan!
We love compiling our favorite products in the shop for the holidays, every year. If you've been to Umami Mart in Oakland, you'll recognize our fab crew and know that we're always brimming with suggestions – from sakes and whiskies, to finding the perfect gift. Happy Holidays...
We have festive gifts for everyone! JAPANIFY SETFor the Top ChefFor those who love to cook Japanese food at home, or wants to get started. Japanify All Day cookbook zine Umami Salt No-MSG Dashi Medium Mortar + Pestle Suncraft White Point Paring...
Our best-sellers of the year make perfect stocking stuffers! +++ #10 Penato KnifeThe brass body encases the carbon steel blade, looking sleek in the office or at home #9 Japanify All Day ZineOur self-published...
Start stuffing those booties on the mantle with our unique, bite-sized gifts. We have something for everyone's stockings!
Melting Mugs and Matcha Bowls by Studio Arhoj are BACK, in new, festive glazes! MELTING MUGSThese playful porcelain mugs look like they're about to melt right onto your table! Hand-cast by Studio Arhoj in...
Yoko and Kayoko fell in love with these Kin Hari glasses when they first saw them in Tokyo over a year ago – and have been dying to import them since. These hand-blown crystal glasses incorporate kin hari (gold leaves). Modern in design, each precious leaf is...
