Mitsuwa Marketplace in San Jose anchors Japanese grocery shopping and dining near the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Blackford Avenue. Inside, aisles are stocked with imported Japanese pantry staples like rice, dried noodles, sauces, seasonings, and a broad range of packaged snacks and sweets. Bottled Japanese teas, soft drinks, and other beverages fill cooler sections alongside chilled tofu and prepared side dishes. Fresh produce displays include vegetables and fruits commonly used in Japanese cooking. Chilled cases hold sushi, sashimi, and ready-to-eat bento boxes, and the seafood counter features sashimi-grade fish and other chilled seafood suitable for home preparation.
A sizeable multi-vendor food court occupies part of the store footprint, where customers can purchase hot Japanese dishes such as ramen bowls, donburi rice bowls, takoyaki, and other quick-serve meals. Specialty shops and counters within the marketplace offer Japanese bakery goods, confectioneries, and seasonal treats, and there are also non-grocery sections including a bookstore and hobby shops that stock manga, stationery, and collectible figures. Parking at the shopping center can be challenging during peak times.