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Asako Hostetter of Heavenly Soap Company
March 8, 2021
This month we're featuring women makers, an annual series we affectionately call Female Frontrunners. We...
Nanami Watanabe of Niizawa Shuzo
March 6, 2021
This year, we are celebrating Female Frontrunners in March to coincide with Girl's Day on March...
Hiroko Yokozawa of Tsukinowa Shuzoten
March 6, 2021
This year, we are celebrating Female Frontrunners in March to coincide with Girl's Day on March...
Rumiko Obata of Obata Shuzo
March 6, 2021
This year, we are celebrating Female Frontrunners in March to coincide with Girl's Day on March...
Maiko Tsuji of Tsuji Honten
March 6, 2021
This year, we are celebrating Female Frontrunners in March to coincide with Girl's Day on March...
Female Frontrunners in Sake: Miho Imada, Rumiko Moriki, Eriko Terada + Rikako Kanehira
May 14, 2020
This month for Sake Gumi, I'm featuring four women in the sake world. As usual,...
Rieko Hayashi of Hayashi Honten Sake Brewery
May 22, 2018
When searching for sakes for Women Sake Makers month, I was delighted to learn that Hayashi...
Emiko Kaji of Nikka Whisky
May 2, 2018
Every May, we celebrate the women who are in the center of our industry, whether that's...
Umami Mart Local Picks: A Nikka Gin Martini @ The Ramen Shop
March 7, 2018
Ramen Shop in Rockridge, Oakland is our go-to for cocktails, noodles, and an overall good...
Designer Yoko Lewis: Studio Visit + Interview
October 31, 2017
When Yoko Lewis walked into Umami Mart and introduced herself as the designer of Bee...
Donna Lo of Far Leaves Tea
May 30, 2017
Far Leaves is a treasure in Berkeley, CA. A place to enjoy a pot of...
Noriko Kamei of Sequoia Sake Brewery
May 23, 2017
Since opening in 2015, Sequoia Sake Brewery has been a gem in the heart of...