Toki Blog
We now have bulk items available for sale now for those looking to purchase in larger quantities!
We started with the ever popular sake bottles, and sake cups!
Take a look here!
March 15th, 2010
March 10th, 2010
Iroha is a Japanese Poem that is also a Pangram:
just like in English the sentence:
“the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog”
this sentence has every letter of the English alphabet.
The Iroha Poem has every Japanese hiragana (character).
You may see these characters on many tableware such as this sake set:
iroha sake set
See the actual product here:
http://www.tokiusa.com/sake-set-iroha.html
Wikipedia has great detailed information on this!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroha
March 3rd, 2010
Iga-Yaki donabe cooking pots are one of the most highly respected traditional Japanese pottery. Each donabe is carefully made and it can take almost 2 weeks for each pot to be made! The bottom of the Iga-Yaki Pots are about one and a half times thicker than the regular donabe that you might be used to seeing.
Iga-Yaki Donabe
There is also what is known as the “Kamado-San” this is a donabe especially for rice.
This pot has a special glaze that once you set the heat to medium high, that’s it. You do not have to readjust the flame until it is done! The special glaze and the double-lid actually helps heat the core of each grain of rice for an overall even cooking without compromising the moisture of the rice. With these special pots, you will have a much more fluffier, shinier, tastier rice!
It is highly recommended to season your donabe pot. This is just for the very first time you use it, but we also recommend that you do this step if you store your pot for a long period of time:
Take about 1quart of water and about a cup of white rice (cooked) and stir. Over a low/medium gas heat, make sure both lids are closed, and let it cook to a boil. Then remove both lids and cook at a low heat until it becomes like a thick pouridge. Let it cool for about 40~60 minutes, and remove the pouridge from the pot. Then rinse and dry the pot carefully-and now you are set to make your special rice dishes!!
*there are two holes in the bottom lower lid and one hole in the upper outer lid. Make sure the top lid with the one hole is inbetween the two holes from the bottom lid. Basically make sure the top and bottom holes do NOT line up. The upper lid should be placed so that the top hole is somewhere inbetween the two holes to allow a slower air escape.
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- Kamado-san Iga Yaki Donabe
Click here to order Kamado-san Rice Donabe
Click here to order Iga-Yaki Donabe
March 1st, 2010
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February 18th, 2010
Donabe (cooking pot) can be used in the oven, microwave, and stove top (electric, gas & portable) and is a great way to cook & serve in the same container!
Mishima Donabe
First thing to do when you bring your pot home: just fill it up with some tap water, and leave it overnight. After this you may use the pot anytime without having to do this step, but we do recommend that you do this again if you store your pot for a long time without using.
Tips on cooking with a Donabe Pot:
1. When using-it MUST be a soup-based meal (always having liquid inside.)
2. Do NOT use this with oil to fry things. And always keep the outside part dry.
3. Do not use harsh detergents or metal scrubs when cleaning.
4. Use care when opening the lid of moisture from inside and the lid itself will be hot!
The bottom of the pot will get dark from cooking, but many feel this brings more of a beauty to your pot and meal! Sometimes you may notice a difference in texture, color and or finish between the bottom pot and the lid. This is because in Japan they are made at 2 different places - each focusing their work in the purpose of each part.
They are great for sukiyaki, udon, shabu shabu, stew, or any other liquid base meal!
If you have any questions about the pot, please feel free to contact us by: email: customerservice@tokiusa.com or by calling us at 800-269-5099 M-F 10am-5pm(est).
Please see our Donabe Cooking Pots online at:
http://www.tokiusa.com/donabe.html
February 12th, 2010
These asian style night lights are so beautiful and can make any room quite lovely even when they are not on!
Please see our collection at http://www.tokiusa.com/dolls-decorations-and-such/night-lights.html
Night Lights
Please see our collection at http://www.tokiusa.com/dolls-decorations-and-such/night-lights.html
February 5th, 2010
Because of its ability to mix with hot OR cold water, Matcha Matcha Tea can also be used as an ingredient to make a unique dish or drink! Read about this special tea here on this link http://tokiusa.com/bl/2009/07/21/matcha-matcha-tea/
See these great photos of special dishes!
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- Chicken
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- Frozen Mudslide
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- Frozen Yogurt
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- Hot tea
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- Ice Cream
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- Cold Iced Green Tea
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- Green Tea Martini
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- Matcha Frappe
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- Matcha Latte
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- Sauces and Soups
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- Shrimp
See these great photos of special dishes!
October 16th, 2009
October 7th, 2009
August 3rd, 2009
On a few notes about our company recently:
Our San Jose Location is closed. If there is an opportunity to re-open this location-we will post on our web site and blog. We would like to thank all of our customers in this area for their past patronage and hope to return again soon!
Our New Jersey office and Mail Order Deptartment as of August 1st, 2009 has moved. Our new contact information
Tajimi USA Inc
375 North St
Unit E
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Tel: 800-269-5099 or 201-489-9844
Fax: 800-281-2136 or 201-489-9845
Thank you!