Our Story

Hi, I'm Tomomi, founder and CEO of WHERE THE WILD THINGS EAT! I was born and raised in Yamaguchi, Japan, packed my bags and moved to the U.S. at 23 in search of adventure. In 2019, My family and I settled in Colorado to follow our love for outdoors.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS EAT was born from my love for two places that shaped me — Japan where I grew up with deep savory umami and Colorado where I found inspiration in the wild beauty of nature.

Japanese food culture is rooted in honoring each ingredient and bringing out its natural flavor through care and craftsmanship.

While celebrating the traditions that inspire us, our goal is to share a taste of Japanese umami with kitchens around the world, blending authenticity with local tastes.

Mission Statement

At WHERE THE WILD THINGS EAT, we believe food should do more than just taste good, it should do good. Come join us and let's eat wild! Our mission goes beyond creating food that simply tastes good. We aim to make a positive impact with every product we craft and help promote a healthy, happy life for you and your loved ones.

Meet "Mogu"

Our logo represents a fuzzy, deer-antlered forest spirit - a symbol of "curiosity, playfulness and a deep love for nature". Its name is Mogu. The name comes from "mogu mogu" a Japanese phrase that mimics the sound of happily chewing or munching. Mogu embodies both the joy of eating and living in harmony with nature.

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