Dossier
Kayoko Akabori
Coverage of Kayoko Akabori in the Nexus archive.
- Umami Mart bottles a taste of Japan
Umami Mart began as a blog by Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano in 2007, evolved into a pop-up in Oakland, and now operates as a specialty market and sake bar. The business reflects the founders' childhood friendship and their focus on Japanese culinary culture.