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Experience Japan’s Finest Craftsmanship at JAPAN RAIL CAFE LOS ANGELES November 14 (Fri) – November 16 (Sun)Tokyo Central Torrance (PCH) Store The popular pop-up event JAPAN RAIL CAFE LOS ANGELES returns this fall—bringing the artistry of Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan’s world-renowned metalcraft region, right here to Torrance! Discover beautifully crafted goods made by master artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture. Each item is carefully handmade using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. These are not mass-produced products—they’re authentic works of craftsmanship specially imported for this event. What is Tsubame-Sanjo? Located in central Niigata Prefecture, Tsubame-Sanjo is celebrated across Japan and around the world…

November 11 (Tue) – 12 (Wed)@Tokyo Central Gardena Store For two days only, a special pop-up store featuring premium products from Ōita Prefecture will appear at Tokyo Central Gardena! Explore the rich and refreshing tastes of Ōita through carefully selected local specialties — from thick, aromatic dried shiitake mushrooms and refreshing kabosu citrus drinks to local sake and other regional treats. Free tastings will also be available, offering visitors a true taste of Japan’s hidden gourmet region. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the authentic flavors of Ōita right here in Los Angeles! Please note: product availability may vary…

Mitsuwa Marketplace is expanding! The long-awaited Cypress location will officially open its doors on Saturday, November 1st at 10 AM. To celebrate, the first 100 customers each day (Nov 1–2) will receive a free Happy Bag—a Japanese-style goodie bag filled with surprises! Enjoy special opening prices on popular items: 📅 Hours:Nov 1 (Sat) – Nov 6 (Thu): 10 AM – 6 PMFrom Nov 7 (Fri): 9 AM – 9 PM (Regular hours) 📍 Address:4955 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90720 Stay tuned for updates and opening events by following Mitsuwa Marketplace on social media! 🌐 mitsuwa.com📸 Instagram: @mitsuwa_marketplace📘 Facebook: @MitsuwaMarketplace

“Taste SAGA” Pop-up Store | Oct 20 – Nov 2, 2025 From October 20 (Mon) to November 2 (Sun), Tokyo Central Gardena will host Taste SAGA, a special pop-up event featuring over 60 premium products from Saga Prefecture, located in Kyushu, Japan. Enjoy Saga’s rich culinary heritage with highlights like fragrant Saga Nori (seaweed), the traditional confection Ogi Yokan (sweet red bean jelly), and Kura no Dashi, a natural soup stock made with grilled flying fish (ago)—all free from preservatives.Other must-try favorites include stylish mini bottles of Yuzu Kosho (a spicy paste made from yuzu citrus and chili peppers) and…