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Studio Arhoj + Umami Mart Travel Mug is Back In Stock!
March 17, 2016
You can rest easy now – our popular limited-edition porcelain Umami Mart travel mug designed by Studio Arhoj is back in stock! Holds 8.5 oz.
Sake Gumi News: Tohoku Springs Back! (March 2016)
March 15, 2016
March sakes ship today for Sake Gumi, our monthly sake subscription club. If you like...
Furochan Eats: A Guide to Buying Fish Sauce in Vietnam
March 14, 2016
armed with some fore-knowledge of what to look for, I recently made it back home to Japan with 3 bottles of pretty darn delicious fish sauce
This Just In: Hasami Walnut Tray
March 10, 2016
The Hasami Walnut Tray functions as both a cover and plate/coaster for Hasami mugs, sugar pots, and milk pitchers. Made from solid walnut wood.
MOTOism: Karashi Mentaiko Extreme (Spicy Cured Cod Roe)
March 7, 2016
A step-by-step recipe for making Karashi mentaiko at home.
Japanify: Yuzu Kosho Avocado Toast
March 4, 2016
yuzu kosho and avocado go so well together, I decided to incorporate yuzu kosho into my new breakfast routine. This is what I came up with: yuzu kosho avoca
China Diaries: Chen Mapo Tofu
February 29, 2016
Even though no one knows for sure if Chen Mapo Tofu in Chengdu is the originator of the dish, it's undeniable that it has become an institution.
Upcoming Event: Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) Party this Sunday
February 23, 2016
Celebrate hinamatsuri, girl's day, this Sunday!
Building Umami Mart's Very Own bGeigie by Safecast
February 22, 2016
Kayoko and I spent a whole day building our own sensor, called the bGeigie, in their Shibuya office.
#ThriftyThursdaySpecial: 20% Off Moscow Mule Copper Mugs!
February 18, 2016
20% off Moscow Mule Copper Mugs. Made in Japan, these mugs are composed of a pure hammered copper cup and a brass handle. Offer good thru 2/21/16.
We Are Hiring!
February 18, 2016
Seeking friendly, responsible, and take-charge PT Shopkeeper. Applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Sake Gumi News: Niigata Festa! (Feb 2016)
February 15, 2016
February sakes ship today for Sake Gumi, our monthly sake subscription club. If you like...