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We got our first article!! A major thanks to @bayspo_sf_topnews for sharing the Shonen story. BaySpo is the number 1 Japanese-American news media that publishes Japanese articles in Northern California. We are so fortunate to be part of the conversation in the food and beverage market, especially the proper celebration...

We’re excited to announce the first official retailer for Shonen. It’s called Suruki Supermarket, located in San Mateo, CA. It is a family-owned Japanese supermarket specializing in the highest quality foods & drinks. They have Fresh Sushi, Bento Boxes, Sake, Beer, Japanese Candy, & more! Suruki is currently the only...

"Shonen" (Shōnen) literally translates to "few years." The term typically refers to Japanese males between the ages of twelve and eighteen. More commonly, the term Shonen is used in parallel with manga and anime in Japan that target this younger teen demographic. Shonen anime and manga are marketed towards "young...

Elderberry Creme caters to those who prefer a sense of elegance and novelty in their beverage endeavors. With a fruity forefront and floral fragrance, the Elderberry Creme is a favorite of many. In my opinion, elderberry has a slight taste of a grapefruit unified by subtle notes of creme. Some...

My name is Ryan, and I’m the founder of Shonen. Shonen began in the city of San Francisco, California. Shonen was made to share the flavors which were beloved during the early 2000’s era in Japan for the people in the United States to experience. “Shonen” (少年 in Japanese) literally...