{"product_id":"yoka-goods-popup-at-umami-mart","title":"Yoka Good Things Popup at Umami Mart","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade, original, and unique! Join us all weekend for a super special *in-person* homewares popup with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yokagoodthings.com\/\"\u003eYoka Good Things\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom ceramic shochu cups to tea strainers to decorative items and everything in between, Sachi has brought a huge variety of handmade artisanal items directly from Japan. Every item is handmade and has been pains-takingly sourced from her hometown of Kumamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two items are alike, and everything will be available for purchase in person for two days only! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e Yoka Good Things? Sachi writes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoka means \"good\" in Japanese, specifically in the Kyushu dialect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI want to introduce unique and thoughtfully created items from Kumamoto and Kyushu-related craftsmen and artists. All items are hand picked by myself. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMany of the products are something I grew up with. By sharing this part of my identity and sharing these craftsmen's history, their memories and personalities, I'm hoping it touches the hearts of the people who purchase them, and they're able to learn about Kumamoto and feel connected to my hometown. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy vision is that through these products you will learn about Kyushu and support the local craftsman, their families, which will create the \"Yoka\" cycle between the countries that brings us together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoka Good Things Popup\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSachi will be here selling original handmade wares from Southern Japan!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday April 1 (12-7pm), Sunday April 2 (12-6pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umami Mart\u003cbr\u003e4027 Broadway, Oakland CA 94611\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart Events","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40582647939151,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/040123_yoka-01.jpg?v=1678306889","url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/yoka-goods-popup-at-umami-mart","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}