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Explore Japan Map
February 13, 2019
From Hokkaido all the way down to Okinawa, we are highlighting the riches of each...
Spotlight on Shiga Regional Foods
February 11, 2019
I have lived in Tokyo in the past for about 10 years of my life,...
Where to Get Japanese Noodles in LA
October 2, 2017
I am a junkie - a noodle junkie. It is my favorite food and carb...
The 2017 Bay Area Ramen Boom Report
September 19, 2017
In Japan, they call any big, nationwide trend a boom (ブーム). For example, right now...
Umami Map: Japanese Markets in the Bay Area
January 25, 2017
From historic mom-and-pop stores to corporate chains, here's a comprehensive list of Bay Area Japanese markets to get Japanese food staples, sashimi, more.
Umami Map: Top 3 Ramen Spots in the Bay Area
February 2, 2016
Top 3 ramen shops in the Bay Area. Ramen is a touchy subject in the Bay Area. Scratch that, it is a touchy subject ANYWHERE.
Umami Map: Izakaya Gaku in Honolulu and Other Island Gems
October 26, 2015
Where to eat in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Umami Map: Where to Get a Cocktail in Seattle
September 29, 2015
There is a renaissance of sorts happening in Seattle and cocktail culture will not be left behind! Here are four bars we visited and would highly recommend.
Umami Map: 24 Hours in Osaka
May 28, 2015
Growing up, I would visit Japan about once every two years or so. It would...
Umami Map: Skanky Travels to Copenhagen
January 13, 2015
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all are well-rested and ready to start another...
Umami Mart Map: Kauai aka Paradise
August 4, 2014
Ah, Kauai. We went over New Year's, to unwind after an exhaustive holiday season. Yoko...
Umami Mart Map: The Chronicles of Nagoya
June 23, 2014
Instead of reaching there via a Wardrobe route, Nagoya is about a two-hour bullet train...