Popular over the course of centuries, the humble rice cracker, known collectively as senbei, continues to be a cornerstone of Japanese...

When the rainy season comes to an end, and true summer is finally underway, a steady stream of Natsu Matsuri, or Summer Festivals,...

With a name that translates to “snow roof” Yuki no Yado rice crackers are not your average senbei. To those who aren’t familiar, Yuki no...

New at Maido, Bourbon Cookies in convenient snack pack sizes! Each one of these snack packs has just the right amount of cookies for an...

New at Maido are Suppa Lemon & Sour Ice Pops by Andieco Sweets! Andeico is a popular brand of ice cream in Japan known for its high...

Starting in the rainy season, an interesting phenomenon starts to arise in restaurants in Japan. Long chutes made of halved bamboo stalks...

New at Maido is Hakubaku Ramen Umami Shoyu flavor! Hakubaku Ramen features soft and fresh noodles sealed using the Hakubaku FreshLock...

New at Maido are rice bowls by Miya Inc.! Founded in 1947, Miya Inc. is a premier importer and wholesaler of Japanese tableware and gifts...

Brightly colored strips of paper hang from the branches of a bamboo tree, each one inscribed with a short wish. Streamers fly, hung on...

The Summer store hours will be effective in July and August. The Sunday store hours will be 11 AM - 7 PM. Thank you! 夏季の営業時間について...

New at Maido are Nitto Kocha Milk Teas in Royal Black Tea, Matcha, and Houji-cha (roasted green tea) flavors! Each package contains 20...

New at Maido are Chateraise Tsubu Tsubu Apple popsicles! The brand Chateraise is known in Japan for having over 100 delicious varieties...

Natto is perhaps one of Japan’s most contentious foods. Made from bacteria-fermented aged soybeans, natto has a strong odor similar to...

New at Maido is Kirin Gogo no Kocha Orange tea! Gogo no Kocha, or Afternoon Tea, is a line of delicious, refreshing iced tea drinks by...

New at Maido, are Gyokai to Yasai Odashi Ramen 5-packs! Gyokai to Yasai Odashi in the name refers to the broth, made with seafood and...

With a chewy, slightly crusty top, and a fluffy, springy center, Melon Pan is an incredibly popular snack in Japan. Not traditionally...

After the rainy season comes to an end, and the temperature turns up across Japan the temperature of seasonal foods turns down. Shaved...

New at Maido is Yawata Yuzu Shichimi Tougarashi! Shichimi Tougarashi, which translates to “Seven Spice Pepper”, is a beloved seasoning in...

As the rainy season comes to an end, and Japan enters the height of it’s hot and humid summer, one dessert with a surprisingly long...

Summer is coming, and so are Goya! Goya, also known as nigauri or bitter melon, is a deep green, rough skinned gourd known for it’s...