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Maido x BAGGU and More!
Do you know Baggu? It is an eco-friendly bag brand born in 2007 in California. Originally created by CEO Emily Sugihara and her mother...
Mar 17, 20243 min read


Picnic at Home
Even if you think about going on a picnic, you may be put off by the thought of all the work involved in getting ready and going out....
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Picnic with Bento
Hello everyone. It feels like spring in the blink of an eye, and there have been a few days that were so warm that you did not need a...
Mar 12, 20249 min read


Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
Great news🌸 We'll be at Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival again this year🌸 The 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival features programs...
Mar 9, 20241 min read


White Day for Junior High and High School Girls
For today's students, White Day is not only a day for receiving gifts in return. For junior high and high school girls, tomo-choco,...
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Hard Candy is Useful
Do you sometimes have a craving for hard candy, but after you buy a bag and eat a little, you are already satisfied and cannot finish the...
Mar 7, 20244 min read


(Recipe) Caramel Cookies
Here is a recipe for caramel cookies that requires only four ingredients. The ingredients are simple and the process is easy, as no sugar...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


3/14 - White Day
Hello everyone! Have you heard of White Day? If you are familiar with Japanese culture or have subscribed to Maido's newsletter for a...
Mar 5, 20247 min read


How to Make Origami Hinaningyo Dolls
We do not offer any Hinaningyo dolls, but we do offer origami paper both at our physical store and online store (click here). So you can...
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Who are Hinaningyo Dolls?
Hinaningyo dolls represent the court scene and mainly signify weddings. There are some differences depending on the region and...
Feb 28, 20242 min read


The History of Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri is also called Momo no Sekku (Peach Festival), but why is it called Momo no Sekku? Sekku is a day that marks a turning point...
Feb 27, 20242 min read


3/3 Hinamatsuri - Girls' Day
Hello everybody. The Japanese Cat Day (Neko no Hi) is over. The next Japanese event is Hinamatsuri. Hinamatsuri - Girls' Day or Doll's...
Feb 25, 20248 min read


Maido! Cat Gallery
Today, 2/22 is Neko no Hi, Cat Day in Japan! Here are pictures of our customers' cats that we collected on Maido's social networking...
Feb 22, 20241 min read


2/22 Neko no Hi Cat Day Recipes
(Recipe) Paw Shaped Japanese Hamburg Steak Celebrate the Japanese National Cat Day with a dish in the shape of a cat paw. Make a very...
Feb 22, 20243 min read


2/22 National Cat Day in Japan
Hello everybody. It is that time of the year that is becoming a tradition at Maido - our third annual Japanese Cat Day celebration. The...
Feb 18, 20246 min read


How to Reuse Rice Rinsing Water
Many people probably dump the water used to rinse rice. However, it is now known that the water from rinsing rice actually contains many...
Feb 15, 20243 min read


How to Rinse Rice
How do you usually rinse rice before cooking it? Do you think it should be scrubbed with a lot of force? In fact, a few quick rinses are...
Feb 14, 20244 min read


We're Open Today, 2/13!
It's snowing outside, but we're open today, Tuesday 2/13. Enjoy the wintry weather and visit us!
Feb 13, 20241 min read


10 Amazing Health Benefits of Rice
While many people know that eating rice is healthy, most people may not know what the specific benefits are. Even if you do not know the...
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Nishiki Rice's 40th Anniversary
Hello everybody. Do you eat rice regularly? As you surely know, rice is a staple food in Japan. Maido sells many brands of rice, but the...
Feb 11, 20243 min read
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