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For a limited time, our entire Otsuka Tableware line is 30% off. These simple and elegant glass dispensers showcase, store, and serve condiments in style.

Newly or soon-to-open Japanese restaurants and bars throughout the Bay Area, including Hitachino Beer & Wagyu, Marufuku Ramen, and Karaage Burger.

See photos of our party celebrating our Japanify All Day cookbook zine, including winners of our Japanify Golden Ticket contest!

Our zine release party happened at North Oakland restaurant, The Kebabery. We had kebabs, sake, beer, and fun times! Check out the photos from the event.

Everyday Harumi features 60 Japanese recipes. This is a wonderful introduction to the typical flavors and textures of Japanese cuisine.

This week's food news includes cute donuts, Noma's dishwasher becomes a co-owner, what Trump's steak preference says about him, and more.

Toyo-Sasaki Hard Strong Stacking Glasses are classic Japanese glass tumblers you'll see in ramen shops, izakayas, and other eateries throughout Japan.

Umami Mart started as a food blog back in 2007 by a ragtag group of food lovers around the world who gave an unique, unapologetic perspective.

Hawker Fare closed because of the glut of restaurants in Oakland, but also the expectation that ethnic restaurants should be cheap. This and more food news.

Mirin, or sweet cooking sake, is an integral ingredient in Japanese cuisine to add umami and sweetness, richness. But not all mirin is the same.

Takikomi Gohan (mixed rice) is a Japanese comfort food that fills the kitchen with an earthy aroma. Made with shiitake mushrooms and hijiki.