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Cerqular: Embracing The Circular Economy
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Cerqular: Embracing The Circular Economy

Lynn Power
By Lynn Power

We recently interviewed David Friedrichs, the CEO and Co-Founder of Cerqular, a new marketplace that's all about sustainable brands. MASAMI is proud to be a...

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Japanese Fishing Boat Harvesting Wakame Seaweed
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How our Mekabu gets from Japan to our products

Lynn Power
By Lynn Power

Mekabu, the lower part of the swaying Wakame seaweed, is our hero ingredient -- it is a unique ocean botanical filled with an abundance of...

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Meet Masa - His passion for mekabu, nature & more!
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Meet Masa - His passion for mekabu, nature & more!

By Kristyn Terpinas

In our last blog post, we introduced you to Masahiro Sasaki (Masa), who shared his stories of his upbringing in Japan, moving to America as...

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Picture of Wakame and Mekabu Seaweed underwater
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Mekabu Seaweed - Good for Your Hair & Health!

By James Hammett

The Japanese people have long known the nutritional value and health benefits of seaweed. According to some scientists, seaweed has been used in food in...

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Hydration is Life
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Hydration is Life

By James Hammett

Why is 'hydration' vital? There are many things we would struggle to survive without. But, surprisingly, we still would be fine without friends, electricity, or...

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Mekabu's Origins
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Mekabu's Origins

By James Hammett

When I say 'Japan,' you probably think of millions of people living in technology overused Tokyo, the most crowded city in the world. Nevertheless, the...

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Why Mekabu?
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Why Mekabu?

By James Hammett

In the past 3 to 4 years, people have asked me, "why Mekabu?" “what is Mekabu?”. So, I thought I'd share the story of how I...

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