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Event Recap: 4th Annual Japan Beer Fest
February 16, 2017
We took over the taps at The Trappist, filling them with Japanese beers. Also, Aburaya Japanese fried chicken + Team Print Shop screen printing shirts.
Sake Gumi News: Extra Dry + Japanify (February 2017)
February 15, 2017
Extra dry sakes are refreshing when enjoyed cold and take the edge off after a long day when served warm. Learn more 4 extra dry sakes in our sake club.
There's a Tiny Tearoom in Berkeley for Japanese Tea Ceremonies
February 15, 2017
Blue Willow Teaspot is a new tea cafe in Berkeley that has a tiny Japanese tearoom where visitors can experience the ceremonial preparation of matcha.
The Umami Reader: Matcha Curry, Genius or Gross?
February 10, 2017
This week's food & drink news: Matcha Green Tea Curry, an ebay auction for a Cheeto that looks like Harambe, vintage Taco Bell decor, and more.
Celebrate Japanify All Month with Us!
February 9, 2017
During Japanify month, we’re throwing a Japanify Golden Ticket Contest and two parties, so that you can Japanify all month with us!
Happy Hour: In the Mood For Love
February 8, 2017
This is a refreshing cocktail that is low in alcohol. I hope that it excites and inspires passion and love this Valentine's Day!
Bay Eats Japan: February 2017
February 7, 2017
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.
The Umami Reader: Kit Kat Sushi is Real
February 3, 2017
Sushi-shaped Kit Kats, Japanese Valentine's Day sweets, a Hedgehog Cafe in Tokyo, Cup Noodles Final Fantasy collection, and cannabis olive oil.
How to Choose a Mixing Glass
February 2, 2017
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.
The Umami Reader: 3rd Wave Green Tea Is a Thing in Tokyo
January 27, 2017
Tokyo's 1st green tea pour-over cafe, a Japanese steakhouse's Trump Burger, Nyet My President – the cocktail, and more food + drink news.
What's Up with the Studio Arhoj Fisherman Poster?
January 26, 2017
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.
Umami Map: Japanese Markets in the Bay Area
January 25, 2017
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.