Koike-ya Snacks are on Sale
Did you know Koike-ya has been delighting taste buds since 1953? Their founder, Kazuo Koike, sparked a potato chip revolution in Japan...
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Nov 84 min read
Pocky & Pretz Day 11/11
What's Pocky & Pretz Day? Ezaki Glico has designated November 11th "Pocky & Pretz Day", and has received a certification from the Japan...
Sep 135 min read
The Undiscovered Power of Mugicha Barley Tea
Do you know of multiple kinds of Japanese tea? Many of you must be familiar with green tea the most and it must come up in your mind when...
Sep 133 min read
Different Types of Tea We Offer
All teas are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis (tea plant), a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the flowering plant...
May 102 min read
History of Mother's Day
Anna Jarvis The current Mother's Day was born in West Virginia, USA, in the early 20th century. Anna Jarvis, a woman who lost her mother,...
May 27 min read
Special Foods for Children's Day (Recipe Included)
Kashiwa Mochi Rice Cake Kashiwa mochi is a very common food for Children's Day. It is made by wrapping a mochi rice cake, which is...
Apr 305 min read
5/5 Children's Day (Free Gift for Kids)
Hello everyone. Last week, we introduced you to the Japanese holidays from the end of April until beginning of May, what we call Golden...
Apr 223 min read
Golden Week
Hello everyone. It will soon be the Golden Week holiday season in Japan. Do you know what Golden Week is? It is one of the few...
Mar 275 min read
Hanami History and Culture
Hanami, which is often done casually every year by people in Japan, is actually an event with a long history in Japanese culture that has...
Mar 232 min read
Easter is Not Big in Japan
Easter is not a big event in Japan and is not well known to many people. Why is that? Is it because it is an event related to...
Mar 193 min read
Easter Related Items Maido Offers
Easter is the most important day in Christianity to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who died on the cross and rose again...
Mar 173 min read
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 143 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 82 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 74 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 57 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 11 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...
Feb 282 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 272 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 258 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...
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