Uni Guide

The Uni Calendar — Updated for 2026

The Uni Calendar — Updated for 2026

We keep this one live. Our 2026 uni buyer's dashboard — bafun vs murasaki, port by port, month by month. The calendar we actually use when we're deciding what to...

The Uni Calendar — Updated for 2026

We keep this one live. Our 2026 uni buyer's dashboard — bafun vs murasaki, port by port, month by month. The calendar we actually use when we're deciding what to...

Hokkaido Uni Grades Explained: 2026 Complete Guide (AAA to Regular)

Hokkaido Uni Grades Explained: 2026 Complete Gu...

Hokkaido Uni Grades Explained: 2026 Complete Guide (AAA to Regular)", set the excerpt to: "What's the difference between Gokujo AAA and Bara Uni? Learn how Hokkaido Uni is graded at...

Hokkaido Uni Grades Explained: 2026 Complete Gu...

Hokkaido Uni Grades Explained: 2026 Complete Guide (AAA to Regular)", set the excerpt to: "What's the difference between Gokujo AAA and Bara Uni? Learn how Hokkaido Uni is graded at...

Another day, Another Toyosu Market

Another day, Another Toyosu Market

A pre-dawn shift at Toyosu Fish Market is where Hokkaido Uni Shop begins its real work—selecting Uni, checking seasonal seafood, and sourcing the best products directly from the market floor....

Another day, Another Toyosu Market

A pre-dawn shift at Toyosu Fish Market is where Hokkaido Uni Shop begins its real work—selecting Uni, checking seasonal seafood, and sourcing the best products directly from the market floor....

The Rishiri Uni Standard

The Rishiri Uni Standard

Rishiri Uni is special not only for its rare season and exceptional natural environment, but also for the care behind every tray—from taste-focused grading to artisan hand-packing and precise temperature...

The Rishiri Uni Standard

Rishiri Uni is special not only for its rare season and exceptional natural environment, but also for the care behind every tray—from taste-focused grading to artisan hand-packing and precise temperature...

How We Buy Uni: A Look Into Uni Grading and Market Selection

How We Buy Uni: A Look Into Uni Grading and Mar...

Ever wondered how sea urchin (Uni) is graded and selected at Japan’s famous seafood markets? At Hokkaido Uni Shop, sourcing the highest-quality Uni is both a daily ritual and a...

How We Buy Uni: A Look Into Uni Grading and Mar...

Ever wondered how sea urchin (Uni) is graded and selected at Japan’s famous seafood markets? At Hokkaido Uni Shop, sourcing the highest-quality Uni is both a daily ritual and a...

Unveiling the Mystery: The Uni Tag

Unveiling the Mystery: The Uni Tag

That small tag attached to a uni tray tells an important story—it reflects the brand, market grading, and auction journey the uni has gone through before reaching a restaurant or...

Unveiling the Mystery: The Uni Tag

That small tag attached to a uni tray tells an important story—it reflects the brand, market grading, and auction journey the uni has gone through before reaching a restaurant or...