Uwajimaya

In 1962, Seattle hosted the World's Fair and it was during this time that Uwajimaya blossomed. The company began its outreach to nonJapanese clients by offering fine gift products, kitchenware and delicacies from Japan. Presently, with more than 400 employees, Uwajimaya is one of the largest Asian grocery retailers in the Pacific Northwest. It not only serves the customer, but also the community at large by promoting Asian cultures, sponsoring cultural events and shows, distributing educational and informational material, supporting many local programs and contributing to numerous organizations. Uwajimaya serves as an important focal point for the Asian population of Seattle s Chinatown. The store features Uwajimaya Asian Food and Gift Market, Kinokuniya Bookstore, Washington Mutual Bank, Chinoise Restaurant, Salon Juno, Yuriko's Cosmetics, Paris Miki optical, Verizon Wireless and a food court that includes Honeymoon Tea, Yummy House Bakery, Inay's Kitchen, Thai Place, Shilla's Korean BBQ, Saigon Bistro, Mu Mu's Hamburgers and Aloha Plates. Uwajimaya is also home to Uwajimaya Village Apartments, which is a 176-unit apartment complex located above the store. Uwajimaya maintains a grocery in Beaverton, Ore.