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2024 YEAR END SALE at TOKYO CENTRAL
Visit All TOKYO CENTRAL and Marukai Market for our Year End Sale! Order Osechi and Party Trays online and pick-up at your nearest store. Too...

Reasonable and Nutritious. Eat More Bean Sprouts!
Beansprouts, the humble yet versatile ingredient found in various cuisines worldwide, offer a plethora of health benefits alongside their de...

Limited Time! Flower from FLOWER KING
FLOWER KING Cut flower is Air-Shipped from Japan for limited time. Japan is famous for its exceptional cut flowers, prized for their distinc...

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Tohoku Fair!
Come to the Tohoku Fair 2024: this November and experience the extraordinary offerings of Japan’s captivating Tohoku region! Discover the un...

Best Seller on Amazon and DONKI Japan! TIR TIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation
The best-selling product on Amazon and Don Quijote in Japan! TIR TIR Mask Fit Red Cushion is renowned for its unbeatable 72-hour coverage. I...

From Fluffy Pancakes to Okonomiyaki: A Guide to Japanese Pancakes + Recipe
When you think of pancakes in the US, the image that comes to mind is the beloved breakfast classic served with a generous pour of maple syr...

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Kyoto!
Discover culinary delights at the Kyoto Fair in October! Experience the essence of Kyoto with our exquisite collection of traditional delica...

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...

Visit TOKYO CENTRAL Booth #4308 4309 at AAExpo!
Join us at the Asian American Expo at Booth 4308 4309! 2/15 sat 2/16 sun, 10 am 7 pm Tokyo Central will have a booth at the Asian American E...

Japanese Local Fair: Kagoshima Fair 2025
Experience the true tastes of Kagoshima Prefecture without leaving the U.S. at our special event! Discover the culinary treasures from the s...

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Kyushu Fair 2025!
Savor the authentic flavors of Kyushu right here in the U.S. during our special event! Visit Tokyo Central locations in Gardena, PCH Torranc...

Nagaimo from Aomori! Demo + Recipe
Experience Fresh Yamaimo from Aomori Japan! Aomori prefecture is one of the main producers of nagaimo, accounting for approximately 40 perce...

Japanese Local Fair: Welcome to Tokai Fair!
Visit Tokyo Central and locations in Gardena, PCH Torrance, Costa Mesa, West Covina, Yorba Linda, San Diego, and Cupertino from Thursday, 1/...

PCH Torrance Store Renewal!
Exciting News! Our PCH Store Just Got a Makeover! Explore an expanded selection, exciting events, enhanced shopping experience, and introduc...

Experience the Juicy Legacy: 20th Century Pears from Tottori, Japan!
Direct From Japan! Indulge in Delicate Sweetness and Juiciness of Pears. Tottori, Japan, is the heartland of Asian pears, known as Nashi . A...

Explore the Variations of Japanese Curry Dishes
Discover the Uniqueness of Japanese Curry: A Popular Dish with a Twist. Japanese curry stands out as a beloved culinary delight in Japan, of...

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...

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...

Otsukimi Dango 2 Ingredients Dumplings
In Japan, there is a custom of Otsukimi お月見 meaning Moon Viewing at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Otsukimi traditions include; decorating

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...

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...

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...

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...

6 Health Benefits of Azuki: The Mighty Little Red Bean
More polyphenols than red wine, abundant in fiber and minerals—the little brownish-red beans, azuki, are considered to be the second