{"title":"Back in Stock!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mugon-rice-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mugon Rice Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for over 10 years in prized barrels made of \u003cem\u003eKokuji\u003c\/em\u003e (Evergreen Oak), this unique \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice) shochu offers notes of cashews with hints of vanilla. With a silky body and distinct aromas, enjoy on the rocks or \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (mixed with hot water) style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1903, Sengetsu Shuzo specializes in kome shochu, and named for the famed Hitoyoshi Castle in Kumamoto prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kumamoto, Japan by Sengetsu Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 100% kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Evergreen oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: Over 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30085694914639,"sku":"05-200-0006","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mugon.jpg?v=1576006004"},{"product_id":"hanaabi-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Hanaabi Junmai Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kayokos-hometown-pairing-saitama-sakes-oakland-eats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kayokos-hometown-pairing-saitama-sakes-oakland-eats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2022 \"Kayoko's Hometown Pairing: Saitama x Oakland\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in Hanyu since 1860, Nanyo makes this cult status junmai daiginjo with local Saitama yeast and well water on premise. Get lush flavors of ripe peach, melon, and custard. They used the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshizuku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method, a labor-intensive filtration process that is free-falling as opposed to the usual pressed filtration, resulting in a richer sake in both aroma and texture. We loved this chilled in a white wine glass with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/soba-ichi\"\u003eSoba Ichi\u003c\/a\u003e’s iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etamagoyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (egg omelette), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joodooboo.co\/\"\u003eJoodooboo\u003c\/a\u003e’s fresh tofu and various seasonal banchan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNam Kao from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vientiancafe.com\/\"\u003eVientian Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Saitama, Japan by Nanyo Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHattan Nishiki 48%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16-17% \/ SMV: +1 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39620915101775,"sku":"05-400-0064","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hanaabi_jdg.jpg?v=1643579229"},{"product_id":"blue-asahoha-tenugui-kitchen-towel","title":"Blue Asanoha Terry Tenugui","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby blue, eye-catching geometric patterns of \u003cem\u003easanoha\u003c\/em\u003e (hemp leaves) adorn this handsome towel. This traditional hexagonal pattern you may see on kimonos and washi paper is believed to bring a healthy and long life to its user. Whether you're a hemp enthusiast, or appreciate classic design, you can't go wrong with this \u003cem\u003eo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eshare \u003c\/em\u003e(fashionable) tenugui\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOshare is right! These tenugui are made with 100% cotton and are so soft. A real joy to hold and feel between your fingers. While tenugui are typically used as a light-duty tea towel or as decoration, these tenugui have a thicker, near-terry weave that will come in handy in tenugui \"extended technique.\" Use this as a handy sweat rag when doing yard work, for face-washing, wiping your coffee or tea station, or as a clever bandana.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: colors may run during the first couple of washes, so be sure to wash separately with cold water to avoid color bleeding.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 31.25\"L x 13.5\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurochiku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39728318382159,"sku":"14-200-0030","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tenugui_blue_asanoha.jpg?v=1646257277"},{"product_id":"yamatozakura-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Yamatozakura Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is Yamatozakura's house brand - this flagship imo (sweet potato) shochu is made using local Kagoshima Koganesengan sweet potatoes and white rice koji. This is the quintessence of hand-made Satsuma Shochu (Kagoshima sweet potato shochu). Get pleasant, well-rounded earthiness and sweetness, with notes of black pepper and tropical fruit on the nose and palate. This is perfect shochu for any occasion - enjoy it on the rocks, \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with ice and water), or\u003cem\u003e oyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (cut with hot water) to experience the different characteristics of this drink. Experiment with food-pairings as well! Kayoko loved this one on the rocks with chinese food. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/yamatozakura-sweet-potato-shochu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=dad0a5ba5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCheck it out on Shochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThose of us who have enjoyed shochu in Japan (or those of us who commit hours of time checking out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kosedo.liquors\/\"\u003ebars and liquor stores in Kyushu\u003c\/a\u003e on Instagram) will no doubt recognize the iconic branding of Yamatozakura. Master Distiller Tekkan-san runs one of the smallest distilleries in Kagoshima, specializing in white koji and clay-pot fermentations which ultimately lead to very drinkable, high-quality shochus that are affordable and great with all types of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRead about Ian's visit to Yamatozakura \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-maker-highlight-yamatozakura-shuzo\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTekkan-san has a small team of local obaasan and ojiisan (grandmas and grandpas) who deftly cut and clean the sweet potatoes by hand and assist in steaming, bottling, and labeling the shochu. Follow their Instagram \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yamatozakura\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for a glimpse into their Kagoshima shochu-stylings. You may also get to catch the occasional live-stream of their shochu-making process come distilling season! We hope you enjoy these shochus as we celebrate their American debut.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Yamatozakura Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Koganesengan imo (sweet potato) and kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ Distillation: atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKame \u003c\/em\u003e(clay pot) fermented and matured\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamatozakura Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39877539758159,"sku":"05-300-0046","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yamatozakura_white.jpg?v=1649364699"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/um-exclusive-sake-and-shochu-back-in-stock.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}