What's in Store Blog

May 07, 2020


Let us help you de-stress!

seed packet

The JANM store carries Japanese vegetable seeds from the Kitazawa seed Company founded in 1917. Kitazawa seed company is the oldest seed company in the US to sell Asian vegetable seeds in the US. We carry seeds for Japanese eggplant, kabocha, daikon, edamame, cucumber, and my personal favorite red (aka) shiso. In fact I am including a recipe for a refreshing iced red shiso drink at the end of this blog!

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Mother's Day is Coming

Diorama box honoring Momo Nagano

It’s been ten years since Momo Nagano shuffled off her mortal coil. And yes, I know this blog is for promoting products, but with Mother’s Day coming up, I started thinking about my mom...

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April 23, 2020


Trout Season

Traditionally, the latter part of April is when fishermen can start catching trout in the Eastern Sierras of California.

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April 14, 2020


Game on!

Hanafuda

Now might be the perfect time to learn how to play hanafuda, the traditional Japanese “flower cards!

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April 01, 2020


Personal Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Viewing

Whether you live in D.C. or Japan, this time of year is special for Springtime’s gift of cherry blossom season.

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March 19, 2020