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Shochu Gumi n.008: Kasutori Shochu
August 31, 2021
It was only a matter of time for Yoko and me to collaborate on a...
Kamo Kagura Sweet Potato Shochu
August 24, 2021
  Happy Shochu'sday everyone! The lovely people at Umami Mart have been kind enough to...
Colorful Sweet Potato Shochu
August 17, 2021
Safe! We made it to another Shochu'sday. It's my privilege this week to talk about...
Basuku Cheesecake Flash Sale
August 10, 2021
It all happened organically, like all things do here at Umami Mart. The other day,...
Sennen No Nemuri Barley Shochu
August 10, 2021
Happy Shochu'sday!I'm still riding our birthday wave over here, and with our Anniversary Sale having...
Yakitori Party Tips + Tricks
August 9, 2021
Grilling season is here! And in our 15 years of blogging on Umami Mart dot...
Yamatozakura Sweet Potato Shochu
August 3, 2021
To celebrate our 9th anniversary, I wanted to kanpai with y'all with a special bottle....
Yakitori + Sake (August 2021)
August 2, 2021
Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 250 members throughout the country. Join today! It's...
Selephant Kokuto Shochu
July 27, 2021
Happy Shochu'sday!We've recently received a shipment of Selephant Kokuto Shochu, imported by our friends Stephen...
Zuisen Hakuryu Awamori
July 22, 2021
Happy Shochu'sday!I've saved the best for last for the finale of this awamori marathon we have been...
Sakura Yamakawa Awamori
July 12, 2021
Happy Shochu'sday! We made it. As we are featuring groovy, rich, and exciting awamoris all...
Saga Prefecture: A Place of Healing (July 2021)
July 10, 2021
Sunset in Karatsu, Saga Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 250 members throughout...