NuZee Inc. of Vista, CA, a specialty coffee company and leading US single-serve pour-over coffee producer and co-packer, is out to get American consumers to wake up to the superior taste and quality of pour-over coffee. “It’s essentially a fresh-ground cup of coffee, so you get that nice coffee aroma when you open the packet,” says President and COO Travis Gorney. “Also, we believe...
The 5-star Yelp reviews say it all: “I tried tsukemen, a dipping ramen, for the first time at Yoroshiku East and was blown away! Seriously, if you haven’t had tsukemen from Yoroshiku East, then get over here now! You’ll be a fan of doing the dip!” “Probably the best tsukemen in the Seattle area.” “Probably the best tsukumen miso ramen I’ve ever tried.” For...
The year of the mouse is right around the corner. While you are doing your year-end shopping this holiday season, check out the eclectic selection of 2020 calendars at Kinokuniya bookstores. You can find Japanese imports like elegant washi-paper wall-hanging calendars, calendars featuring woodblock prints of the floating world, those featuring favorite characters like Pokemon or Pusheen, and adorable calendars for just about any...
Eat your way around the yatai carts of Japan and the night markets of Taiwan If you’re planning a trip to Japan, why not add one more destination to your trip? This might not be the right time to travel to Hong Kong, and popular Southeast Asian destinations like Bangkok are an extra seven-hour flight from Tokyo. Here’s our recommendation: take a 3.5-hour flight...
Kinokuniya just opened this summer its newest store in the US smack in the middle of downtown Portland. The new bookstore is in the old Guild Theatre, which had been left unused for the last 12 years. Kinokuniya has breathed new life into the historic space, and initial reports indicate that Portlanders love the change. The Guild Theatre opened in 1927, which, coincidentally, is...
Step into Nana’s Green Tea in Seattle’s Denny Triangle, and you’re stepping into a deconstructed Japanese teahouse. The stylish store, created by the same interior designer who has conceived of many of the more than 80 Nana’s stores in Japan, is meant to evoke a feeling of calm, an appreciation of nature, and an awareness of the senses, just as a traditional teahouse does....
The vividly bright green powder known as matcha and the earthy brown hojicha provide the foundation for Nana’s marvelous menu. The subtle-tasting teas are the gateway to a whole world of delicacies that involve the powdered teas in some way. First and foremost, a pot of tea at Nana’s is a delight. Served in simple, white chinaware, the aromatic, slightly bitter teas pair well...
Once upon a time, masking tape’s primary use was to mark off areas on the wall you want to protect from paint splashes. The beauty of masking tape is it can be taken off without leaving marks or residue behind. But the practical painter’s tape has morphed into something completely different these days, which is why you’ll see various masking tape brands in the...
On any given evening, a mix of young, old, first-timers, and regulars head to Miyabi Sushi just south of the mall in Southcenter to grab a seat at the sushi counter or a table in the dining room and enjoy dinner with co-owners Executive Chef Masa Ishikura, Hisako Ishikura, and former Major League pitcher Masao Kida. Miyabi buzzes with activity, so be sure to...
