Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients & Food Online

Don’t have a Japanese store nearby or easy access to Japanese/Asian ingredients? Here are some online stores where you can get Japanese ingredients and snacks online!

One of the most common questions I get as a Japanese food creator is “Where can I buy Japanese ingredients online?”

I know it’s hard to find Japanese or even Asian ingredients outside of Japan or major cities with big Japanese populations. In LA, I’m lucky to live walking distance to a couple of large Japanese markets and within 15 minute driving distance to about 7 total. They carry almost everything I need from Japanese produce, specialty items, seasonal items, snacks, pantry items, and even pre-made bento and sushi.

Many of you may not have access to such a luxury which means you have to turn to online shops. While online shops are a bit more limited, they are more accessible and have more options than ever and I hope they continue to expand so everyone can have access to all Japanese ingredients and food everywhere!

Because I have access to Japanese markets, I want to note I have not tried all of these online shops myself. However, I did try to make sure these aren’t super sketchy ones for you.

The following list is broken down into sections:

• Groceries
• Wagyu
• Japanese Snacks
• Sake
• Tableware & Japanese Cooking Equipment
• Japanese Subscription Boxes
• Japanese Dollar Store

If you prefer seeing this in video form rather than reading a list, you can find the accompanying YouTube video here:

I will also be updating this list periodically as I find more reliable shops. If you have any that aren’t on this list that you like, please let me know in the comments!

Where to buy Japanese ingredients and food online:

Groceries

Worldwide:

These following shops offer shipping worldwide directly from Japan.

Nihon Ichiban – they also have Japanese home goods, beauty items, hobby items, etc.
Japanese Taste – also has Japanese home goods, beauty items, etc.

United States:

The following shops ship within the United States.

Amazon / My Amazon Shop
My Pantry & Tools sections here on my blog
Just Asian Food – a variety of Asian groceries with a dedicated Japanese section.
Asian Food Grocer – a variety of Asian ingredients
Crowd Cow – great for premium seafood & wagyu
Fulamingo – for those in Portland, OR
Gohan Market
H Mart – Korean market that carries some Japanese items. H Fresh is offered in NY & NJ, so you can have a wider selection of fresh ingredients.
Instacart – if you are in Los Angeles area and within range, Mitsuwa and Tokyo Central are on Instacart
MTC Kitchen Home – available in LA & NYC
The Japanese Pantry – specialty and premium items
Pacific Mercantile Company
Ramen District – sell DIY ramen kits from popular ramen shops and ships to select states.
Umami Insider
Umami Mart – Amazing selection of pantry items, sake, snacks, and Japanese tableware and glassware.
Weee! – Asian groceries that delivers to Southern & Northern CA, Seattle, Portland, Houston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, NYC, NJ, and Boston
World Market – has a Japanese section on their website
Yami Buy – Asian groceries as well as items for your home, beauty items, etc.
Yummy Bazaar – International groceries (including a Japanese section)

Canada

Konbiniya
T&T – Asian groceries
Umami Insider

Wagyu

Wagyu is Japanese beef. The following are trusted sources to buy high-grade wagyu.

Costco Online – a large variety of Kagoshima A5 wagyu. More affordable per pound than many other shops.
Crowd Cow
Holy Grail Steak
Papa Wagyu
Riviera Seafood Club – A5 wagyu & fresh fish options

Japanese Snacks

Many of the online markets above also sell Japanese snacks. The following are shops that specialize in or only sell Japanese snacks.

Bokksu – Aside from subscription boxes, they have a snack marketplace (use code SW10 for a discount)
Japan Candy Store
Napa Japan
Sugoi Mart – Snacks and Japanese goods. Lots of specialty and limited edition items.

Sake

These sake delivery companies are in the US.

Sake Social
Tippsy – has sake subscription boxes and single bottles. Delivers to most states.
Takasan
Umami Mart

Japanese Tableware & Cooking Equipment

Amazon / My Amazon Shop
The Tools sections here on my blog
Akazuki – Japanese tableware and cooking items that deliver worldwide.
Miya – Japanese tableware that delivers to US & Canada
MTC Kitchen
Musubi Kiln (use code SW for a discount)
Korin
Umami Mart

Japanese Subscription Boxes

These are Japanese subscription boxes that are food-based.

Bokksu – premium Japanese snacks. Unique and artisanal snacks and tea. (Use code SW20 for $20 off your first subscription)
My Japan Box – themed boxes (ramen box, Disney Japan box, etc.)
Japan Crate – Japanese candy and snacks
Kokoro Care Packages – premium, artisanal Japanese food. High quality products from small farmers and producers. Great if you like cooking. (Use code Sylvia_10 for a discount)
Snakku – Japanese snacks
Tokyo Treat – Japanese snacks
Umai Crate – Instant ramen

Japanese Dollar Store

Daiso – one of Japan’s most popular dollar stores. Ships to the US.