Rice (glutinous rice) is the raw material for mochi. In Japan, rice cultivation is at the root of cultural formation, and rice has been...

Hello everyone. Last week we talked about Japanese New Year's osechi (our homemade osechi are sold out, but we still have pre-made frozen...

Our osechi for New Year are sold out. Thank you everyone. We still have some frozen osechi sets and individual items at the store!

12/25: Closed 12/28: Kitchen opens at 12 p.m. 12/31: Kitchen closes at 6 p.m. Store closes at 7 p.m. 1/1 - 3: Closed Happy Holidays,...

The calendar, introduced from China, is what started the osechi culture. The Japanese osechi culture began in the Yayoi period, and the...

Hello everyone. Are you looking for a way to celebrate the Japanese New Year? We are introducing Maido's selection of traditional osechi...

Hello everyone. It is officially the holiday season. You must be busy with holiday shopping. Did you get anything for your loved ones...

Thanksgiving Day is over. That means it is officially the holiday season now! If you would like to get fun Japanese stocking stuffers and...

Our online store, Maido! Kairashi Shop is having a Cyber Monday 10% off sale. It is valid between 11/26 (Sun) 9:00 p.m. EST - 11/28 (Tue)...

Are you looking to eat healthier? If so, we would recommend you to use zakkoku konnyaku noodles for your nabe. They are very healthy...

Great news! Pre-orders for Osechi are available with limited supplies. If you place an order by 11/30, you will get $10 off. Osechi are...

Suggested Ingredients (3-4 Servings): About 10 oz./300 g of meat, poultry, or/and fish About 35 oz. / 1000 g of vegetables, mushrooms,...

Here is another blog post about Senbei! How to Store Senbei There are three things to keep in mind when storing senbei. 1. Avoid...

Senbei are rice crackers made by kneading wheat flour, rice flour, or other grain flour, stretching them thin, and baking them. In Japan...

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 23rd). We will resume the regular hours on the following day. Happy...

People tend to think miso is originally from Japan, but it is actually believed to have been introduced from China, and its history dates...

Miso dama means miso ball, and it is an easy way to make single servings of miso soup by simply combining ingredients of your choice. It...

Health Benefits of Miso Soybeans, the raw material of miso, are known as the "meat of the field" and consist of high-quality vegetable...

Miso, the iconic ingredient in miso soup, has become a notable ingredient not only to people in Japan but also the rest of the world....

Oden is a Treasure Trove of Intestinal Activity & Immunity Boosting Ingredients Warming the intestines is fundamental to keeping the...