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Autumn mountain gorge with vibrant red foliage, emerald river, and traditional power lines

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Ehime and Shikoku!

Join the September Japanese Local Fair from Ehime Prefecture and Shikoku Island! Visit Tokyo Central at Gardena, Costa Mesa, West Covina, Yo...

Aerial view of coastal Japanese city with harbor, mountains, and blue sea

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Hokkaido!

Join the August Japanese Local Fair from Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan s second-largest island in the north. Visit Tokyo Central and Marukai Ma...

Stone lion statue on white pedestal against blue sky with palm trees

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Okinawa!

Join the July Japanese Local Fair from Okinawa Prefecture, located in the southernmost part of Japan. Visit Tokyo Central and Marukai Market...

Mountain river valley with clear turquoise water and lush green forests surrounding rocky terrain

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

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

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...

Three sushi hand rolls wrapped in nori with seafood and rice toppings, garnished with green onion

Meet Authentic Rice from Japan at Fresh Rice Yasuda

Made to Order Rice Balls and Freshly Milled Japanese Rice! Discover Fresh Rice Yasuda, a unique destination offering fresh milled Japanese r...

Large red wooden gate structure with curved roof and hanging plants in plaza area

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

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

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

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...

Uwajima Pearl Fair promotional banner featuring white pearl necklace and mascot character

Uwajima Pearl Fair is Returning to Gardena Store

Due to popular demand, Uwajima Pearl Fair is returning to the Gardena Store 11/23 thu 11/29 wed! Demonstration and sale of selected pearls f...

Snow-covered trees and winter landscape on mountain peak with blue sky

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...

Traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiered roofs, stone foundation, surrounded by green landscape

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

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

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...

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

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...

Red hibiscus flower blooming on tropical beach with turquoise ocean and white sand

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...