Uwajimaya DEPARTMENTS KNOWLEDGE OUR STORES EVENTS ABOUT US Our Values History BLOG COMPANY History of Uwajimaya In 1928, Fujimatsu Moriguchi, a native of Yawatahama, Japan began business in Tacoma, Washington, selling homemade fishcakes and other Japanese staples from the back of his truck. Moriguchi named his business Uwajima-ya, after the town of Uwajima where he learned his trade. ”Ya” means “store” in Japanese. READ THE WHOLE STORY The Legacy of Excellence Since day one, Fujimatsu Moriguchi and his wife Sadako, have been committed to providing the best customer service along with a quality selection of authentic Asian products for the community they care about. From their shop out of the back of a truck in Tacoma eight and a half decades ago to the bustling retail empire Uwajimaya is today, we remain committed to quality, customer service and community. Storefront on South Main Street, Seattle Just blocks away from the current Seattle International District/Chinatown Uwajimaya location, Uwajimaya was located on South Main Street from after World War II until 1970. A Future of Quality Uwajimaya continues to be dedicated to offering the best customer service along with the highest quality products. EMAIL LIST WEEKLY SPECIALS FAQ OUR STORES POLICIES CONTACT Uwajimaya

Uwajimaya DEPARTMENTS Grocery Seafood Produce Meat Deli Gift & Home Wine, Beer & Sake Catering KNOWLEDGE OUR STORES EVENTS ABOUT US BLOG COMPANY Grocery INGREDIENTS FOR THE ASIAN PANTRY GROCERIES THE UWAJIMAYA WAY Uwajimaya's renown grocery department boasts over 30,000 items, specializing in foods from all over Asia. Our shelves our stocked with products from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Philippines, just to name a few. We are your one stop shop to satisfy all of your Asian cooking needs! Our clean and bright aisles are filled with an assortment of specialty items from around the Pacific Rim. We have dedicated aisles (yes, aisles!) just to sauces, noodles, teas and snacks. Explore our rice selection which includes every kind of rice imaginable or our snack aisle to find everything from shrimp chips to the classic favorite, Botan Ame rice candy. We are constantly adding new selections to our shelves to keep your experience fresh and exciting. Whether you're following a recipe, replicating your favorite Asian dish, or even looking for a pre-cooked meal, our knowledgeable and friendly multi-lingual staff is sure to provide you a memorable shopping experience. More Grocery UWAJIPEDIA Chili Oil An oil infused with ground chili peppers UWAJIPEDIA Coconut Milk Liquid extracted from the meat of the coconut UWAJIPEDIA Soba Noodles made from buckwheat flour EMAIL LIST WEEKLY SPECIALS FAQ OUR STORES POLICIES CONTACT Uwajimaya