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This is a refreshing cocktail that is low in alcohol. I hope that it excites and inspires passion and love this Valentine's Day!

Sushi-shaped Kit Kats, Japanese Valentine's Day sweets, a Hedgehog Cafe in Tokyo, Cup Noodles Final Fantasy collection, and cannabis olive oil.

We're in Japan at the moment and there are luxurious, sparkling boxes of chocolates everywhere being sold for "White Day". Huh? Oh yah, that's right, it's the day, one month after Valentine's Day, when men give women chocolates. HUH??!?!? It's true. In Japan, it is...

“Champagne for our real friends and real pains for our sham friends.” - A toast from Harry’s Bar in Paris circa 1920 This Valentine’s Day, make sure your pre or post-romantic dinner drink is the classic champagne cocktail. The French 75...

Japan is filled with weird desserts. A lot of influence comes from the west, but we somehow incorporate Japan-ness into western desserts. For example, castella came from Portugal and somehow the recipe changed a bit and one of the ingredients now is mirin (sweet sake)....

Happy Valentines Day! Photo collage by Erin Gleeson.

We've started off 2011 in cheesy mood here at Umamimart HQ, and have launched the Love U Feb 14% Sale in time for Valentine's Day. All items in the Shop are now 14% off! Please take a look around. You'll find...