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Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11 am - 4 pm
Celebrate the culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival!
Japanese food and drink, kids' activities, cultural education & more!
Masks Encouraged.
SCHEDULE
11 am - Oita Town Hall - All About Oita, Austin’s Japanese Sister City
12 pm - Welcome Ceremony
Mayor Steve Adler
Mayor of Oita City Kiichiro Sato (virtually)
Consul General Hirofumi Murabayashi
Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria, District 3
Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela, District 4
Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7
Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9
12:30 pm - Tea Ceremony, The Japanese Way of Tea with Central Texas Chado with Rhonda Rolf
1 pm - The Nature and Spirit of Japanese Gardens with Molly Ogorzaly
1:30 pm - Doing Business with Japan with JETRO and GAACC
1:15 pm - Austin Kendo
1:45 pm - Galaxy Girl
2 pm - Dark Circle Sumo Club
2:30 pm - Austin Taiko
3 pm - Sushi 101 Workshop with Sami
3 pm - Doing Business with Japan with JETRO and GAACC
3:15 pm - SKY・CITIZEN Japanese Music
Food and Drink Vendors
Kome
Asahi Imports
Texas Saké Co
Experience Japan Activities
Calligraphy
Water Balloons and Lanterns
Write Your Name In Kanji
Origami
Shodo with Austin Japan Community-AJC
Basic Japanese Conversation with Japan-America Society of Greater Austin
Artisan Marketplace & Vendors
Kinokuniya Austin
Kana Allcock Claywork
Sachi Creation
Madame Butterfly Nagasaki
Family Room
JAL Origami Plane
TEL Jenga
Location: Asian American Resource Center (AARC) is at 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754.
Park across the street at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at 8500 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754.
Overflow parking is at 1520 Rutherford Lane.
Thank you to our Sponsors! TEL, City of Austin Cultural Arts, JAL Airlines, HEB, Kome, Best of Austin Living Team at Keller Williams Realty, First Texas Honda, Kinokuniya Bookstore, Asahi Japanese Groceries & Gifts, Texas Sake, Bruce Gardner Insurance and Investments, Locke Lord LLP.
Community Partners
Austin-Oita Sister City Committee - AOSCC Austin Oita Japan
Austin Sister Cities International ASCI
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
World Affairs Council of Austin
Austin Japan Community-AJC
Japan-America Society of Greater Austin
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at https://www.austinoita.org/2022-oita-japan-festival
Adult (age 13+) — $10
Child (age 5-12) — $5
Child (age 4 and under) — FREE
There are still afternoon volunteer spots available. Volunteer for this amazing community event, attend for free, get a cool t-shirt and snacks. Volunteer link: https://signup.com/go/HAvBbsT
On May 21st, AACHI was able to provide culturally appropriate food pantry items and fresh fruit to families at our Community Health Fair thanks to Easy Tiger, Hmart, & Brothers Produce 😋
On May 28th, we were able to engage with the community at the AAPI Fest put on by Austin Bouldering Project and Austin Food Adventures thanks to gifted goodies from Asahi Imports, , Brooklyn Breakfast Shop, Chilantro BBQ, Loro Austin, , Couple In The Kitchen , The Creek and The Cave, and UT Commons Cafe 🌱
And last but not least, we'd like to thank Tso Chinese Delivery, , & The Peached Tortilla for donating a portion of their proceeds during AAPI Heritage Month towards our community health work! Your support makes a huge difference in growing and sustaining our services for underserved Asians in Austin!
We’re here til 5 pm with goodies from our wonderful sponsors Asahi Imports, Brooklyn Breakfast Shop, Chilantro BBQ, Loro Austin, Tso Chinese Delivery, Old Thousand, The Creek and The Cave, and Couple In The Kitchen, and UT Commons Cafe 💚
There's still time to RSVP: https://buff.ly/3kztKDu
Thought about ordering out, but there’s just too much in my fridge, gotta and nothing is more local than your fridge.
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Another new skill set to practice and revel in.
Salmon from Asahi Imports, green beans leftover from meal service gig today, almonds for a little crunch. All while preparing for tomorrow’s gig.
Thanks for the help this week!
Asahi Imports - you know I’ll be seeing you soon to stock up on all my needs (and who doesn’t have !)
I’ll help you build an event meal to remember and some in the Austin area or in a virtual
408-515-5820
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Plus, this means a shopping trip to Asahi Imports this week!
Specializing in Japanese Groceries & Gifts Since 1967

Special Announcement! 🌸👘
Hinamatsuri Girl’s Day 🎎 is on March 3rd! This annual holiday is held to wish for the prosperity, health and happiness of young girls. Celebrate your girls with our special Sakura Mochi 3pc Set!❤️ 🌸 Each mochi filled with anko sweet bean paste and wrapped in a fragrant cherry blossom leaf.
Preorders open NOW with very limited quantities so please act soon!
Text your orders to 512-953-7423 for Asahi Main or 707-722-7423 for Asahi South and please include your name, quantity requested, pickup time and email address. Payments will be due upon ordering via emailed invoices. Asahi MAIN and SOUTH pick ups will be scheduled on 3/3 Friday, 12PM-4PM
$11/set 🙏

Happy Valentines Day! 💘 Come celebrate with us at our sake tasting event today at 1 PM hosted by featuring the one and only Jozen Hiyaoroshi. We're showing our love by giving away Jozen brand sake glasses, traditional masu, and 10% off Jozen Hiyaoroshi! 🍶😃

Think outside of the box this Valentine's Day and enjoy our delicately handmade Ichigo Daifuku set. This three piece set includes a strawberry, white and chocolate daifuku mochi, each containing a fresh strawberry generously wrapped in anko sweet bean paste.
Preorders are open now, reserve yours today! Pick up on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, 2/14! 🍓💝
✳️To preorder our Ichigo Daifuku set, please text us your name, quantity and pick up time between 12-4PM. To pick up at our Burnet location, text us @512-953-RICE(7423). To pick up at our South Lamar location, text us @707-SAA-RICE (722-7423).
✳️Pickup on 2/14 begins at 12PM
✳️$15 each, must pay in full before pickup 😊

Our good friends at will be sampling their unique variety of sake this week! They will be at our Burnet location this Friday 2/10 and at our South location this Saturday 2/11. Stop by to enjoy their best selling Jozen Mizunogotoshi, Uka Sparkling Sake, Afuri Rosy and Gunma Izumi! Available to our 21+ customers 🍶 ❤️

Yes, we are open! ✨
🍙Our Main and South locations are fully operational with onigiri! Open regular hours from 10AM-6PM
👹If you placed an Ehomaki order earlier this week, you are still able to pick up from the store you selected when placing your pre-order!

A little update today for Asahi! See you soon! 🍙 🧊

Due to winter storm 🧊 driving conditions are unsafe so both locations will be CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY, Wednesday 2/1 😞 🍙
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to return tomorrow. Please stay tuned for Thursday 2/2 operating hours. Hoping you all are staying warm! 🥶

Driving conditions are unsafe so both locations will be CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY, Tuesday 1/31 😞 🍙
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to return tomorrow. Please stay tuned for Wednesday 2/1 operating hours. Hoping you all are staying warm! 🥶

Setsubun is coming up soon on February 3rd! ☀️ 👹 This Japanese holiday marks the final day before spring and is seen as a chance to cleanse and refresh your fortunes before the new season arrives.
The most commonly performed Setsubun ritual is Mamemaki, throwing fukumame to ward off evil. When throwing the beans, it's custom to shout ""Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!"" (""Devils out, happiness in!"") We have fukumame available today so you can participate in this Setsubun tradition. 😊 🫘 ☝🏻

New year, new beer! 🍺 If you're participating in Dry January, try some of our delicious non-alcoholic options. 👀 Brewed in Okinawa, Japan, Ninja Lager has subtle notes of citrus and a pleasant maltiness- you almost don't realize it has 0.00% ABV! 😮 Nippon Ryoma 1865 has a mushroom, apple cider taste that is very refreshing. These beers are approved! 💛💛

Wafu spaghetti is the Japanese approach of the universally loved pasta dish. 🍝 ❤️ Italian pasta was first introduced to Japan in the Edo period, but ''itameshi"", or italian food with Japanese flavors, became popular in the late 20th century. 😮 This kind of pasta typically has a hint of umami flavor, and can be highlighted by traditional Japanese ingredients. 😋 🍝 An ingredient that really compliments this dish well is some kizami wasabi mayo! Simply mix into the pasta sauce….add some dried seaweed, and to finish it up garnish with shiso! Ajinomoto makes pasta sauce bases for whatever you're hungry for! Red meat sauce, rich alfredo, or cheesey gratin. 😋

📢Special announcement! We are offering a limited number of house-made nanakusa gayu, today!🍚🌱 ♥️
Nanakusa gayu is a 7 herb rice porridge typically served on January 7th. It’s a light and healthy meal that helps your stomach heal after overindulging from New Year festivities.
Our special take on the “7-greens” include:
七草粥
(あさひアレンジ)
🌱三つ葉 Mitsuba
🌱かぶ Kabu leaf
🌱バジル Basil
🌱刻み昆布 Shredded Kombu
🌱ねぎ Spring onion
🌱ほうれん草 Spinach
🌱春菊 Shungiku
$6.49 Just heat and serve 😊 ❤️

📢Special announcement! We are offering a limited number of house-made nanakusa gayu, today!🍚🌱 ♥️
Nanakusa gayu is a 7 herb rice porridge typically served on January 7th. It’s a light and healthy meal that helps your stomach heal after overindulging from New Year festivities.
Our special take on the “7-greens” include:
七草粥
(あさひアレンジ)
🌱三つ葉 Mitsuba
🌱かぶ Kabu leaf
🌱バジル Basil
🌱刻み昆布 Shredded Kombu
🌱ねぎ Spring onion
🌱ほうれん草 Spinach
🌱春菊 Shungiku
$6.49Just heat and serve 😊 ❤️

Wishing you a happy new year from the Asahi team! ❤️
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your patronage and support this past year. We are so excited to welcome the new year! Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2023! We will be closed until the 3rd, and will see you again on the 4th to greet everyone! 😊
明けましておめでとうございます! 2023年も皆様と一緒に迎えられる事に大変嬉しく思います。皆様におかれましては、格別なご御愛顧、ご支援頂き誠に有難う御座います。私共も皆様と共に成長して参りたい所存で御座います。
本年もどうぞ宜しくお願い致します。
Love and well-wishes,
Team Asahi 🍙 ♥️

Last call for osechi-ryōri! Toshikoshi Soba, or "Crossing The Year" Buckwheat Noodles, represents breaking free of the past and starting the new year with strength and good fortune 💪🏽 😊
It symbolizes crossing a bridge from one year to the next. The long noodles also symbolize long life. Symbolic of all good things! 🌍 Complete this dish with special "oiwai" kamoboko for the perfect New Year's Eve/Omisoka (大晦日) dinner! We are open until 5 PM on New Year’s Eve and closed from 1/1-1/3. We will open again on the 4th! Happy New Year! 🎊❤️

Let's prepare for the New Year with some special Yamagata sake! 🍶 ❤️ Junmai-Daiginjo-shu of Yamagata are extremely pure due to a harmonious mixture of their smooth texture and fruity flavor. 🤤 This sake has clean refreshing notes of Asian pear and pairs well with osechi-ryōri. Come by today to grab a bottle for New Years! 🍐 😊 🥳

O-Shogatsu (Japanese New Year) season is here! 🐰🎉 Kagami Mochi is a traditional O-Shogatsu decoration where a smaller mochi disc is stacked on top of a larger mochi disc. It symbolizes the year that just passed along with the year that is to come. 😊 Kagami Mochi celebrates longevity and the continuity of generations. The instant kagami mochi available in store comes ready with a display stand and is filled with individual kirimochi. The mochi inside can be grilled, wrapped in nori, and then dipped in shoyu. It can also be enjoyed with kinako soybean flour and sugar sprinkled on top for those who want a sweeter option! ❤️ 😁 🐇

We have so "ma--tcha" to show you this holiday season. ❤️ 🍵 🍪 We've got beautifully wrapped sets of manju cakes, cookies and senbei ready for gift giving. How about these high "quali-tea" Kyoto Matcha Sandwich Cookies? 😉 A great gift that perfectly showcases the delicate sweetness of green tea. Grab a gift set (or two!) before they're all gone! 🎁

Welcome the New Year with O-Shogatsu decorations for your home! 🎊✨
According to the 12-year cycle of zodiacal animals 2023 is Usagi-Doshi, the Year of the Rabbit. We have lots of cute rabbit ornaments to bring your lots of luck for the new year. Rabbits are known to symbolize luck, mercy, elegance, and beauty. 🐰 ❤️

Wrap up your holiday shopping with Asahi gift cards for everyone on your list! We also have tons of holiday treats — from assorted cookies to a wide variety of specialty ingredients such as mochi, nori and shoyu! ❤️
We’ve got special holiday hours for these last two weeks of the year. We’ll be open 7 days a week, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Visit us soon for your final round of gift shopping! 💝
See full listing of holiday hours below or swipe to see hours:
OPEN ON 12/19 🎁
12/26 🌲
CLOSED ON:
12/25 🎅
1/1-1/3! 💥

Oshogatsu is right around the corner, do you have your special new year's foods ready? 😊 Pre-orders now open for our special edition Osechi Box Set.
Made in house, only available on NYE! 🎍 🇯🇵
1st Layer
🎊Datemaki
🎊Red and White Kamaboko
🎊Kombumaki Kelp
🎊Chashu Pork Belly
🎊Namasu
🎊Nishime
🎊Kuromame
🎊Kuri Kinton
2nd Layer
🎊Sekihan Rice
🎊Matsukaze (Chicken)
🎊Seasoned Shrimp
🎊Tazukuri Anchovies
🎊Dashimaki Tamago
🎊Fruit Kanten Jelly
☝️Limited qty, first come-first-serve basis.
☝️Pre-orders only.
☝️No cancellations or refunds after invoice has been paid. Thank you for understanding!
☝️ Pick up on 12/31, New Year’s Eve, available at both main and south stores.
🎍 $65
Pickups will be scheduled for NYE 12/31 between 12PM and 4:30PM! Please text or call in your orders at 512-953-7423 (RICE) for Main or 707-SAA-RICE (707-722-7423 ) for South. Please include name, pick up time, osechi set + quantity when texting orders in. Reserve yours soon! ☺️

Our good friends at will be sampling their unique set of sake at our main location on Burnet Rd tomorrow! ❤️
They will feauture their top selling Jozen Mizunogotoshi, Uka Sparkling Sake and Blue Stag 7. Available to our 21+ customers! 😊 🍶

Have you thought about replacing your old calendar yet? 👀 🐱
Consider our limited edition 2023 Asahi Shofuku Neko Good Luck calendars for all your New Years planning needs! 😊 It’s the puuuurfect gift, one for you and one for your cat loving friend 🐱 Grab one soon while supplies last!! ⚡️

'Tis the season for all that’s warm and yummy, like Oden! 🙂 Our made-in-house Oden has a bonito-dashi broth with delicious fishcakes, kombu, daikon, boiled egg, and konnyaku~ It's a staple of the winter season! ❤️ ❄️ Come by soon and try our hearty Oden for yourself! 🍢

Our good friends at will be sampling their unique variety of sake at our South Lamar location tomorrow! 🍶 ❤️ They will feauture their top selling Jozen Mizunogotoshi, Uka Sparkling Sake and Blue Stag 7. Available to our 21+ customers!

Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours! 🦃 ♥️ The Asahi Imports team is grateful for your continued support throughout this year! 😊 In observance of Thanksgiving, we will be closed tomorrow but we will resume normal hours on Friday 11/26 at 10AM! 🫡 🍙
明日11月24日はサンクスギビングで閉店させていただきます。金曜は朝10時より営業いたします。ありがとうございます。♥️🍙

Since 1899, Yoshinoya has been cooking up delicious Japanese rice bowls, fast and at a great price! 🤗 Luckily for those not in Japan, we sell frozen ready-to-go Yoshinoya packs in store. In the pack includes their famous thinly sliced beef and onions, simmered in a sweet and savory dashi broth seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. 🤤 Top it over some rice and add some Kizami Shoga and we have a perfcect meal! 😋 Itadakimasu 🍴♥️

With the new Pokémon game coming out tonight, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, our buddy Pikachu has made his way from the Kanto region all the way to Asahi Imports! ⚡️ 💨 😃 Pikachu doesn't like to stay in his Poké Ball, but he will keep your lunch safe & contained in this one of a kind Pikachu bento box! These Pikachu bento boxes are limited time exclusives, so dash on over with Quick Attack to get yourself a bento box now! ⚡️⚡️⚡️❤️

Mochi lovers: have you ever heard of Fugetsu-Do? 😌 Based in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, this family-owned sweets shop has been making wagashi mochi since 1903. Some of their fan favorites include inaka manju, suama and mochi in flavors such as chocolate, matcha, and their best seller: peanut butter mochi! ❤️ We are proud to carry unique brands with family-oriented history such as ☺️☺️

📢 📢 Weekend special! “Haisai!” 👋🤗 ❤️
We’re bringing the flavors of Okinawa to you this weekend by featuring two guest soft serve flavors. Stop by this weekend for special limited flavors: Okinawa Kokuto brown sugar and Okinawa Beni Imo purple sweet potato. 😋🍦Yum! Starts today, until sold out. 🇯🇵

📢 Weekend special! “Haisai!” 👋🤗 ❤️
We’re bringing the flavors of Okinawa to you this weekend by featuring two guest soft serve flavors. 🤤 🇯🇵 Stop by this weekend for special limited flavors: Okinawa Kokuto brown sugar and Okinawa Beni Imo purple sweet potato. 🍦Yum! Starts today, until sold out.

Cod this be any cuter?! ❤️ These mini taiyaki bites filled with azuki bean and vanilla ice cream make the perfect snack for when you’re craving something sweet! 🐟✨

If you're looking to try authentic Japanese green tea, Tea Kitamura is the way to go- and it's organic! ♥️ 🍵 Located in Nagasaki Prefecture 🇯🇵, the Kitamura Tea Farm pioneered the first ever organic Japanese tea in 1969, and have been perfecting the practice across fifty years and four generations. 😮 Free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the tea leaves cultivated through this unique process are rich in aromatic flavors and nutrients. 💯 😋

📢 3 DAYS LEFT UNTIL ONIGIRI SOCIAL!🍙🥳
Who loves FREE stuff and prizes?! 🙋♀️🙋🏽♂️🙋🏻🙋🏽♀️🖐
This Sunday, October 30th, join us at our Burnet Road location between 12pm-4pm. We’ll be giving away fun treats, food and drink samples and tons of surprises! ❤️ So many sponsors this year: drinks from .usa , okonomiyaki from , sake tastings from , just to name a few. Check out our poster for a full listing of sponsors! We’ll also be raffling off some amazing prizes. And, if you line up early you’ll snag yourself a very special 5th Anniversary Onigiri Social swag bag 🙌 😎!!
Halloween costumes encouraged! 🎃👻 Face painting, live music, and don’t forget about Okasan’s Artist Fair also happening in the parking lot. Free event, enjoyable for the whole fam! We hope to see you all there!

📢 3 DAYS LEFT UNTIL ONIGIRI SOCIAL!🍙🥳
Who loves FREE stuff and prizes?! 🙋♀️🙋🏽♂️🙋🏻🙋🏽♀️🖐
This Sunday, October 30th, join us at our Burnet Road location between 12pm-4pm. We’ll be giving away fun treats, food and drink samples and tons of surprises! 😎 So many sponsors this year: drinks from .usa , okonomiyaki from , sake tastings from , just to name a few. Check out our poster for a full listing of sponsors! We’ll also be raffling off some amazing prizes. And, if you line up early you’ll snag yourself a very special 5th Anniversary Onigiri Social swag bag 🙌 ✨
Halloween costumes encouraged! 🎃👻 Face painting, live music, and don’t forget about Okasan’s Artist Fair also happening in the parking lot. Free event, enjoyable for the whole fam! We hope to see you all there!

📢5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL ONIGIRI SOCIAL!🍙🥳
Let the countdown begin! You won’t want to miss it: Sunday, October 30th, join us at our Burnet Road location between 12pm-4pm. Enjoy free samples, giveaways, live music, raffle prizes and more!
We’re thrilled to have The Asahi Five Happy Time Jazz Band back this year! This unique lineup of players is truly an Onigiri Social exclusive. Featuring members of our very own Team Asahi and other fine musicians, they are sure to get your toe tapping. 🎶🎺🪕

If you could eat one Onigiri for the rest of your life, which flavor would it be? 😋 There are so many different kinds to choose from. We have mouth watering savory options such as chicken karaage, shiitake soboro and ebi tempura, and more! 🐔 🍤 🍙 ❤️ We also have a great variety for those who don't eat meat! Takana, Nameshi, just to name a few. 🌱 ❤️

📢Mark your calendars! Onigiri Social is back y’all!🍙🥳
Join us Sunday, October 30th, at our Burnet Road location between 12pm-4pm for our 5th annual Onigiri Social 🙌🙌!Enjoy free samples, giveaways, live music, raffle prizes and more! Come dressed up in your Halloween costume, enjoy the cool weather, and hang out with us outside of the shop. Be sure to come early to get your prized swag bag before supplies run out. 🙏
✨✨Added bonus: double feature with Okasan outside of their shop featuring their artist fair, local vendors and samples. What a day! 🤩
Entertainment schedule to be posted soon, please stay tuned! 🎶 ❤️

Looking for the purrfect quick gift? 🎁 🐱 Running late on I-35 traffic? 😭 Well, stop on by to see our ceramics and tableware section! ❤️ We have cups, plates, and chopsticks in a variety of cute and beautifu designs. These high-quality ceramics are carefully made and crafted in Japan and are so cute! 😊
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