Uwajimaya

In 1928, Fujimatsu Moriguchi, a native of Yawatahama, Japan began business in Tacoma, Washington, selling homemade fishcakes and other Japanese staples from the back of his truck. Moriguchi named his business Uwajima-ya, after the town of Uwajima where he learned his trade. ?Ya? means ?store? in Japanese. Since day one, Fujimatsu Moriguchi and his wife Sadako, have been committed to providing the best customer service along with a quality selection of authentic Asian products for the community they care about. From their shop out of the back of a truck in Tacoma eight and a half decades ago to the bustling retail empire Uwajimaya is today, we remain committed to quality, customer service and community. Uwajimaya continues to be dedicated to offering the best customer service along with the highest quality products. Mission:?As an iconic family-owned business with deep roots in the Northwest, we are committed to sharing knowledge & traditions and building communities by providing the best of Asian food culture, experiences and goods. Vision: Uwajimaya is progressive, collaborative retailer, employer and community partner. We are relevant, opportunistic and growing while honoring our traditions and legacy since 1928. Values: Customer Experience Focused, Oneness, Integrity, Openness, Continuous Improvement and Fiscal Thoughtfulness.