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During Japanify month, we’re throwing a Japanify Golden Ticket Contest and two parties, so that you can Japanify all month with us!

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

Welcome to Bay Eats Japan, where we’ll alert you to newly and soon-to-be opened Japanese restaurants and bars in the Bay Area.

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

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.

Tokyo's 1st green tea pour-over cafe, a Japanese steakhouse's Trump Burger, Nyet My President – the cocktail, and more food + drink news.

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.

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.

Try this easy Japanified toast recipe made with just five ingredients, including chikuwa (fish cake tubes), miso-mayo, and ao nori.

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.

The easiest yuzu curd recipe you'll find! Uses whole eggs and no straining is necessary. This yuzu curd has the smoothest texture and best yuzu flavor.

This month's sake club bottles include four fruity, cold sakes that pair well with the seafood and shellfish that are currently in season.

The 2017 release of Pliny the Younger is coming, Roy Choi responds to Pete Wells' LocoL review, Mr. Okra the singing vegetable vendor, and more.

The Shigaraki Shino Donabe is a glazed earthenware pot that can go directly on the stove to cook hotpot, rice dishes, stews, and other comforting meals.

Souden Tokubetsu Junmai is an earthy yamahai sake, fermented at low temps for 2 months by Kitaya in Kyushu, Japan. Pairs well with meat and rich foods.

Last month, we debuted Far Leaves Tea's Oakland Blend at our Sip and Shop event, where it proved to be a favorite amongst tasters. Back by popular demand, we've brought this Limited Edition tea...

NY Times gives Locol 0 stars, new S'mores Girl Scout Cookie, 10 food photos you should stop posting on Instagram, and more.

We carry 2 Hario glass teapots, small (15 oz) and large (23 oz). Both are made with clear, tempered glass and house an ample stainless steel basket.

A list of newly opened Japanese restaurants, including Fugetsu, YAYOI, Hinata, Akira, and updates on Rintaro and ICHI Sushi in San Francisco.