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Achieve Your Goals with Darumas
January 18, 2018
Make your goals come true with the help of our Daruma, hand made in Fukushima, Japan.The Daruma (derived...
Yamahai + Kimoto Sakes (January 2018)
January 15, 2018
It's no secret here at Umami Mart – I am a huge fan of yamahai...
Umami Mart Travel Mug Back in Stock!
January 12, 2018
The Umami Mart Travel Mug is so popular it's in its 3rd printing! Introduced in 2010, one...
Home Sweet Kissaten: New Coffee Tools by Hario
January 11, 2018
Create your own kissaten (Japanese coffee shop) with our new Hario coffee tools! From the Bona Kettle to the Metal Drip...
Matcha à Trois with Studio Arhoj's Fluffy Unicorn Collection
January 4, 2018
From Studio Arhoj's Tokyo Series, the Fluffy Unicorn Slurp Cups, Sip Cups and Munch Bowls are a stylish, psychedelic way to enjoy...
Sumptuous Sakes from Our Favorite Brewers (December 2017)
December 15, 2017
The sakes that I selected for Sake Gumi this month are all premium versions of...
Shop Old Oakland This Holiday Season
December 13, 2017
It's that time of year when we extend our hours for the holiday season. Starting today...
Limited Edition Studio Arhoj Xmas Ghost
December 8, 2017
Studio Arhoj has released a limited edition Ghost for the holidays called Nisse, or elf in Danish. It...
New Gift Sets!
December 7, 2017
We've handsomely bundled up some of our most popular products together to simplify the holidays for...
Cozy Donabe Party
December 6, 2017
When the days become shorter and the air crisper, it's time to bring out my...
Black Garlic Glazed Sweet Potatoes
November 30, 2017
As soon as daylight savings ends, my body tells me: feed me sweet potatoes. They...
Introducing Our Chips Mugs
November 29, 2017
Check out our handsome collection of Chips mugs in three playful glazes, made in Aichi prefecture. Featuring an...