Hello everyone. It's January, and the chill in the air is undeniable. When the temperature drops, nothing warms the soul quite like a simmering pot of hot pot shared with family and friends. The steam, the aroma, and the shared experience create a perfect escape from the cold weather. We are thrilled to announce that we have significantly expanded our selection of hot pot soup bases. Whether you're a fan of classic spices, rich broths, or unique regional flavors, we have some

Holiday Sale Alert! As we wrap up the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being a part of the Maido family. Your support means the world to us. Many of your favorite items are on sale at our grocery store until 12/31! From authentic Japanese snacks to essential cooking ingredients, now is the perfect time to stock up and save. The images show a selection of sale items. Even more items are on sale in-store!

Great news! From December 26th to December 31st, we'll be selling homemade fresh mochi as our year-end special item. Don't miss out! (This image is from the previous year.)

For many people in the U.S., mochi is often thought of as a rice cake dessert with sweet red bean paste inside. It has been popular at Maido, and it is an authentic dessert in Japan as well. However, for Japanese people, the word mochi generally refers to rice cakes made from unsweetened glutinous rice made by pounding rice into rice cakes. In Japan, there is a culture of eating mochi during the New Year's holiday, so Maido currently has many packages of mochi in stock for th