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Recipes, seasonal fairs, store news, and everything Japanese food and culture.

Mountain river valley with clear turquoise water and lush green forests surrounding rocky terrain
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Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Nagano!

Mark your calendars from Thursday, June 13th to Wednesday, July 10th, and get ready to embark on a journey to Nagano! Find local products at...

Japanese umeboshi pickled plums in clear plastic container with product label
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Taste of Japan: Welcome to Wakayama!

Mark your calendars from Thursday, May 16th to Wednesday, June 12th, and get ready to embark on a journey to Wakayama! Find local products a...

Sakurajima volcano viewed across blue ocean from Kinko Bay, Kagoshima Prefecture Japan
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Taste of Japan: Welcome to Kagoshima!

Come to the Kagoshima Fair 2024: this April to May and experience the extraordinary offerings of Japan s captivating Kagoshima prefecture! F...

Large red wooden gate structure with curved roof and hanging plants in plaza area
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Taste of Japan: Welcome to Ishikawa!

Come to the Ishikawa Fair 2024: this March to April and experience the extraordinary offerings of Japan s captivating Ishikawa prefecture! F...

Historic Japanese castle with dual pagoda towers and stone foundation surrounded by green trees
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Taste of Japan: Welcome to Kyushu!

Come to the Kyushu Fair 2024: this February to March and experience the extraordinary offerings of Japan s captivating Kyushu region! Find l...

Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms and red Japanese pagoda in spring landscape
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Taste of Japan: Step into the Tokai Region!

Come to the Shizuoka/Tokai Fair 2024: this January to February and experience the extraordinary offerings of Japan s captivating Tokai regio...

Snow-capped Mount Fuji overlooking vibrant green tea fields under blue sky
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Shizuoka Tokai Fair 2024: Demonstration Tasting

Starting from the January 25, 2024, we re showcasing products from Shizuoka prefecture and the Tokai region at selected Tokyo Central and Ma...

Snow-covered trees and winter landscape on mountain peak with blue sky
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Taste of Japan: Find Local Food at Tohoku Fair!

Come to the Tohoku Fair 2023: this November and experience the extraordinary offerings of Japan s captivating Tohoku region! Find local Toho...

J-Beauty Fair Japan Quality promotional poster featuring skincare, cosmetics, and beauty products October 26 November 22 2023
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J-BEAUTY FAIR HOME ESSENTIAL SPECIAL!

From 10/26 thu ~ 11/22 wed, the J-Beauty and Home Essential Goods are on sale at all Tokyo Central and Marukai stores.

Traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiered roofs, stone foundation, surrounded by green landscape
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Taste of Japan: Find Local Food at Ehime Fair!

The Ehime Fair will be held in October 2023, and it s a great opportunity to discover unique products from Ehime prefecture located in Shiko...

Japanese riverside village with traditional houses, green mountains, and concrete bridge crossing turquoise water
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Taste of Japan: Find Local Food at Shikoku Fair!

In September 2023, we are featuring exclusive products from the Shikoku region, Japan. Shikoku Island is located southwest of Honshu and inc...

Red brick historic building with colorful flower garden under blue sky
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Taste of Japan: Find Local Food at Hokkaido Fair!

In August 2023, we are featuring exclusive products from Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Hokkaido is the second-largest island of Japan located...

Red hibiscus flower blooming on tropical beach with turquoise ocean and white sand
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Taste of Japan: Find Local Food at Okinawa Fair!

In July 2023, we are featuring exclusive products from Okinawa Prefecture, located in the southernmost part of Japan. Visit participating To...