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Doraku Shochu GlassEnjoy a barley shochu on the rocks in our tinted, golden-hued shochu glass. The tapered mouth allows for maximum enjoyment of aromas emanating from a fragrant shochu. BUY THE GLASS

Through thoughtful interviews, lush photos, and tremendous research, spirits writer Dave Broom takes readers on a journey through Japan and its greatest whisky distilleries in The Way of Whisky. Between chapters focusing on distilleries, Broom writes shorter interludes and profiles about Japanese arts...

We started featuring shochu years ago our our blog with Washi Washino's Shochu Stop column in 2011, and we are so excited to finally sell this very special Japanese spirit on our shelves and online (ships within California)! Today, we highlight 

Attention all cheese lovers! Join us at Ramen Shop in Oakland on Tuesday, June 26th for our upcoming Sake Gumi Social event, "Sakqueso!", where we pair sakes with cheese. Sake and cheese are both rich in lactic acid, making them ideal accompaniments. The...

Tenjin Bayashi Junmai Ginjo is a sake is like no other: crisp yet earthy from Niigata prefecture, known for its pristine water and dry, tanrei-karakuchi style.  Umami Mart is the only shop to carry this limited edition in the U.S.!  This is one of...

Designed in 1967, the classic Hard Strong Stack Glass can be found at many eateries throughout Japan — from ramen joints, to izakayas. The simple design is iconic as it is functional. We love the new style, Smoke Ripple Stacking Glass for...

Father's Day is this Sunday, and we have plenty of gifts that say, "Dad, you're the best!" Check out our Father's Day Gift Guide to help find that perfect thing for your father, grandfather, or special man in your life. Buy 

Introducing our new line of Hard Strong Collins Glasses! These versatile glasses (in Diamond Cut and Striped styles) are perfect for highballs, gin + tonics, Mojitos, and iced teas. Made with Toyo-Sasaki's Hard Strong glass-strengthening...

Just in time for Father's Day, we're putting all of our knives from Japan on sale at 25% off! That's right, all of them - now through Sunday only. Can't make it to the store? Order online for shipping or in-store pickup (if you're a local)!Here...

For years our customers have asked for bigger rocks glasses. They are here! Enjoy spirits neat, on the rocks, or within cocktails in these handsome glasses. Sporting a generous 12 ounces, they are now the largest rocks glasses we...

Enjoy delicious Old Fashioneds in our new, elegant glasses, featuring two unique patterns in a generous 10.5 ounce capacity. The tapered mouth allows for maximum enjoyment of aromas emanating from your cocktail; with a nice heavy base that perfectly accommodates one 

Hand-blown and hand-cut, these 10.5 oz Graceline crystal rocks glasses are limited in availability because each glass is so labor intensive to make. With its light weight, and classic fleur de lis-like pattern, the Graceline glass is destined for a pour of...

Guess what? Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 13th! We have you covered for last-minute gifts, like gift cards... ... Or a very special Sake Gumi gift subscription – our monthly sake club delivering two bottles to Mom's...

After many months of waiting... and waiting... our most popular glassware styles are back in stock! Order now before we run out again! These glasses are perfect for cocktails, beer, sake, or iced tea. Hard Strong Diamond Cut...

Emiko Kaji of Nikka Whisky loves drinking Yoichi Single Malt during the cold winter months, preferably in front of a roaring fire.If you enjoy a peaty whisky, this bottle is for you. Aged in sherry and bourbon barrels, Yoichi...

Just in time for Mother's Day, our popular Chips mugs are back in stock! And we've brought in not one, but two new glazes!Made in Aichi prefecture, these weighty porcelain mugs feature an earthy, unglazed base, with a roomy, angled handle...

After two weeks of non-stop rain, the skies have cleared, and I'm beginning to see wild flowers blossoming on my usual hike in the El Cerrito hills. The birds are chirping loudly and the dogs on the trail are certainly happy to be out after being cooped up. Certainly, spring is...

Our Hard Strong Hotel Bar Martini glasses and Gold Boston Shaker is on sale starting today through Wednesday, March 21st! Get the tools you need for a posh cocktail at home, like you're at CDP, for 25% off!  ...

Chris Lane, former bar manager of Ramen Shop, asked us to import these mixing glasses three years ago, and they have been a huge hit ever since – used at bars from SF to NY. It's stout, sturdy, and looks sexy on any...

Yuzu Kosho is a Japanese paste made with fresh chilis fermented with yuzu and salt. Bon Appetit has called yuzu kosho the, "secret weapon condiment chefs are putting on everything."  The green yuzu kosho uses green chiles. It has a satisfyingly coarse texture that reveals grains of salt, yuzu zest, and green...