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Tokyo Central Cupertino Store Japanese bento boxes: Katsu Curry, Gyu Don, Watu Karaage Bento, Black Tonkotsu Ramen, Yakitori

Our Popular Japanese Bento are Now Available at Tokyo Central Cupertino!

Now available in Cupertino—experience the excitement of authentic Japanese bento! From crispy Katsu Curry and savory Gyu Don to our vibrant Wafu Karaage Bento, rich Black Tonkotsu Ramen, and flavorful...

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Rice Stamp Card Program Is Expanding!

The Rice Stamp Card Program is now expanding to more locations! Start collecting stamps today and enjoy great prizes with every purchase.

Tokyo Central Specialty Market PCH Torrance Store grand opening announcement December 14-15

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PCH TORRANCE STORE Grand Opening on 12/14 15!

Exciting news! Tokyo Central is thrilled to unveil the opening of a new store! Join us for the Grand Ipening on 12/14 15. Be a part of the f...

Yorba Linda Store 6th Anniversary celebration poster with fireworks and cheering crowd

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Yorba Linda Store 6th Anniversary Sale!

Come celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Tokyo Central Yorba Linda Store! Join our exclusive One Week Sale from Thursday, September 12th to Wed...

Tokyo Central Specialty Market storefront at 8151 with parked cars and clear blue sky

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Say Hello to Tokyo Central San Diego!

We are thrilled to announce that San Diego Marukai Market recently changed store name to Tokyo Central San Diego. Discover the Innovative an...

Tokyo Central Specialty Market storefront with entrance, signage, and accessible parking sign

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Say Hello to Tokyo Central Cupertino!

Thank you for your continued support of the Marukai Cupertino Store. We are thrilled to announce that we will be rebranding as Tokyo Central...

Tokyo Central Specialty Market storefront with closed roller doors and turquoise roof

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Tokyo Central Kailua is opening on May 10th

590 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734

Hamee and Tokyo Central Gardena Store Easter Egg Hunt promotional event poster, March 25-31

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Easter Egg Hunt at Gardena Store!

Find the Golden Egg🥚 and Get Prizes🏆 From 3/25 Wed ~ 3/31 Sun, come to the Tokyo Central Gardena Store and hunt for golden eggs. The luc...

St. Patrick's Day green food promotion featuring Asian snacks and beverages, March 8-17 online only

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St. Patrick s Day Online Sale! 3/8~17

Feeling Lucky? Join our first-ever St. Patrick s Day Sale at our E-shop! Embrace the luck of the Irish with a selection of Green Japanese pr...

Marukai store anniversary celebration poster for 16th Cupertino and 23rd Little Tokyo locations

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Celebrate Cupertino and Little Tokyo Anniversary!

Celebrate with us as we mark our 23rd and 16th anniversary for Little Tokyo Cupertino! Tokyo Central and Marukai Market are doing Our bigges...

Support for Maui wildfire relief donation campaign by Pan Pacific Retail Management stores pledging $50,000

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Support the Maui Community

Our heart goes out to the people of Maui devastated by the wildfires. Please support the Maui community by making monetary donations.

Uwajima Pearl Fair event poster, West Covina store exclusive, August 17-23, 10am-4pm

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Exclusive Pearl Event is coming to West Covina Store

Uwajima Pearl Fair is coming to the West Covina Store ! Demonstration and sale of selected pearls from Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The...

Marukai 42nd anniversary celebration sale poster, July 20 - August 2

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Visit 42nd Anniversary Sale at All Locations!

Celebrate with us as we mark our 42nd anniversary! Tokyo Central and Marukai Market are doing Our biggest sale of the year is on going at al...