Denise Moriguchi
President and CEO of Uwajimaya, representing the family-owned Asian market and discussing the company's history and planned return to Tacoma nearly a century after its founding.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 13min
Uwajimaya returns to Tacoma, nearly 100 years later
Denise Moriguchi, President and CEO of Uwajimaya, shares the inspiring story of the family-owned Asian market's upcoming return to Tacoma, nearly 100 years after its original opening. Shauna De La Rosa, a reporter from the Puget Sound Business Journal, dives into the economic implications of the new 61,000-square-foot store and the historical significance of this homecoming. They discuss Uwajimaya's impact on the local community, its vibrant origins, and personal connections to Tacoma’s rich history.
