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We're excited to launch our Sake Gumi products - the tokkuri (carafe) and ochoko (sake cups). Enjoy a warm or room temperature junmai sake in these porcelain sakewares, made in Japan.  

The Yamachu Anvil Ice Pick is one of our sexiest bar tools - sleek, chic and sharp. Hand-crafted by one man in Osaka, Japan, these ice picks are hard to find and limited in quantity. The sharp tip allows for precise ice-sculpting, while...

We love Hawaii - the surf, sand and spam musubi is all we need for much needed R+R. When we go, we wouldn't leave without this little Honolulu Guide by Highlight Travel Co. - and you shouldn't either! Jam-packed with practical knowledge, it is a treasure...

Although the Kamenoko Tawashi is one of the most popular household items in Japan, it originated from a failed invention.

Our Black and Brown Bamboo Chopsticks are handmade by Wakasa craftspeople in Fukui Prefecture. Minimal in design. Great for everyday use, or for plating.

The MAC Santoku Knife is a reliably great everyday chef knife for all entry levels, from occasional home cook to professional chef. Made in Japan.

Made by renowned Japanese barware makers, Yukiwa, the Gold Boston Shaker Set consists of two high-quality gold-plated stainless steel tins.

This glass soy sauce dispenser harkens back to that iconic lunch scene in The Breakfast Club. Pour yourself the perfect portion of shoyu. Handmade in Japan.

Ohashi Masu are made for drinking sake, but you can use them for spices, art and office supplies, cards, and much more. Made in Japan.

Meet the new family at Umami Mart! Studio Arhoj Familia are a family of Japanese Shinto and pop art-inspired figurines. Made in Copenhagen.

The Dinner Fork + Dinner Spoon and Serving Fork + Serving Spoon are all designed by Japan's renowned modern industrial designer, Sori Yanagi.

We've added a new color to our Hasami Porcelain collection. Indigo-blue mugs, teapot, sugar pot, milk pitcher, and 3-1/3" tray. Made in Japan.

If you cook with sesame seeds, you need the Spice Toaster and the Mortar + Pestle. Ain't Nothing Wrong with a Little Bit of Toast n' Grind.

Everyday Harumi features 60 Japanese recipes. This is a wonderful introduction to the typical flavors and textures of Japanese cuisine.

Toyo-Sasaki Hard Strong Stacking Glasses are classic Japanese glass tumblers you'll see in ramen shops, izakayas, and other eateries throughout Japan.

Mirin, or sweet cooking sake, is an integral ingredient in Japanese cuisine to add umami and sweetness, richness. But not all mirin is the same.

A quick and easy guide to what to look for in a mixing glass, and a breakdown of all the mixing glasses and tins Umami Mart carries.

Anders Arhoj of Copehagen-based Studio Arhoj answers questions about The Fisherman Poster, a stark b&w image he created for Umami Mart in 2012.

People are drinking vermouth again, and author Adam Ford is leading the charge in turning around vermouth's rep in the cocktail world.

The Forest Feast Gatherings is an inspiring and gorgeous vegetarian cookbook by Erin Gleeson focused on hosting meals for friends and family.