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New Stuff!
September 20, 2018
We have a slew of new products from Japan – that's kitchenware, sakes, beers, glassware, and more!...
CONDIMENT ALERT! Crystallized Shoyu
September 13, 2018
75 grams of liquid soy sauce is condensed into 20 grams of Crystallized Shoyu, making it...
Introducing New Fruit Wood Hashi
September 12, 2018
These all natural hashi (chopsticks) are made with wood from Persimmon, Mandarin, or Peach trees and finished in beeswax for a...
Zero Everything: Suntory All-Free
September 11, 2018
ZERO alcohol, ZERO gluten, and ZERO calories?? Could this be true?!?!?! Suntory All-Free is perfect for designated drivers, pregnant...
NEW! Tofu Spirits Tenugui
September 7, 2018
Call them creepy, playful, or just plain weird – but you can't deny the drawings...
New Umami Mart Totes are Totes Awesome
September 6, 2018
We have new totes in stock – you're going to love these! And even better,...
Our Anniversary Sale Starts NOW!
August 16, 2018
Our biggest sale of the year starts NOW online! We're giving online shoppers a head start on our Anniversary Sale, to...
No-MSG Dashi
August 10, 2018
Combine two teaspoons of our No-MSG Dashi pellets with two cups of water for instant dashi! These...
Beniotome Sesame Shochu
August 9, 2018
Beniotome is the pioneer of sesame shochu in Japan! Surprisingly neutral and clean at first (thanks...
By Popular Demand: Shinriki Sempuku Sake
August 3, 2018
After initially spotting this sake in Chicago and trying it, Yoko knew she had to...
Drink More Shochu!
July 26, 2018
HAMA NO IMOTASWEET POTATO SHOCHUThe LA Times calls this shochu, "a profoundly aromatic sweet potato...
Introducing Akashi Whisky
July 19, 2018
Eigashima Shuzo, famed for its sake since the Edo period (1603-1868), is one of Japan's...