Benefits and History of Matcha
As a lot of you must know it already, matcha is good for your health. There are many expected benefits of matcha. Stress relief...
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- May 3
- 2 min
What's Children's Day? How Do You Celebrate It?
What's Children's Day? Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan. It also coincides with the end of Golden Week, one of the longest...
- Apr 23
- 1 min
Strawberry Sweets Fair
We're having Strawberry Sweets Fair at our store! Strawberry sweets are available at our store only this time of the year. It's a very...
- Apr 11
- 8 min
Sakura Sale
Sakura means cherry blossom. Sakura Sale means Spring Sale! Many items that are loved by our customers are on sale. Some items will help...
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Easter in Japan
Tokyo Disney Land Tokyo Disney Sea Easter is a Christian holiday. However, in Japan, it's enjoyed as an event regardless of religion,...
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Origin of Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)
Somei Yoshino accounts for about 80% of Japan's cherry blossoms. In spring, cherry blossoms, peaches, rape blossoms, and many other...
- Mar 11
- 2 min
White Day is Japanese
As Valentine's Day took root in Japan, a trend emerged among the younger generation to give something in return. In response, the...
- Mar 7
- 3 min
White Day - March 14th
Have you heard of White Day? You might have, if you've been shopping with us for a long time, or if you're very familiar with Japanese...
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Special Hinamatsuri Festivals in Japan
In recent years, unique and humorous Hinamatsuri festivals have been held throughout Japan to revitalize towns and pass on culture. Which...
- Feb 22
- 1 min
The Most Famous Cat Island in Japan
Happy Japanese National Cat Day today, February 22nd! Nitoda Port: the gateway to the island In Japan, there are many Cat Spots such as...
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Cat Day in the World
We talked about Japanese National Cat Day in the last blog post. Did you know that Cat Day exists not only in Japan but also in many...
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Japanese Valentine's Day
Japanese Department Store for Valentine's Day The name "Valentine" first appeared in Japan in 1956, soon after World War II....
- Feb 2
- 3 min
5 Reasons Why Homemade Miso is Good for Your Body and Health
There are five great things about homemade miso. 1. You can adjust the taste and amount to your and your family's liking Miso is a food...
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Bonito Flakes are Nutritious
In the last blog post, we introduced the ways you can use bonito flakes and some recipes. Today, we'll introduce the nutrition facts and...
- Jan 24
- 6 min
Bonito Flakes are Surprisingly Useful!
If you've ever had our okonomiyaki, modern-yaki, takoyaki, or Japanese salad at Maido, you're probably familiar with bonito flakes, or...
- Jan 19
- 2 min
History of Nabe Hot Pot
Nabe cuisine is said to have begun as far back as the Jomon period (13,000 BC to 300 BC), when earthenware was invented. During the Jomon...
- Jan 3
- 4 min
New Year Lucky Boxes
Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2023 already? 2022 flew by. Thank you everyone for your support. We hope you had great experiences...
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
The History of Osechi Culture
What is the original Osechi? Osechi is a word that refers to the day of "Sechi", a seasonal turning point. In the Heian period...
- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
Osechi Items that Maido Offers
Have you had Osechi? They are traditional Japanese New Year foods usually enjoyed between 1/1 - 1/3 in Japan. At Maido, we make them...
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Oseibo (The Year End Gift) Manners
*To get the idea what oseibo is and what we offer as oseibo items (sweets and snacks) at Maido, check out our last blog post! Q. When is...