Aozora loves to support the local businesses owned by women, bipoc, LGBTQ+ and more! If you are a local business owner and would like to be added to this page, please fill out this form.

❋: Women
★: LGBTQ+
♦: BIPOC

Butcher Girls ❋★♦

http://butchergirls.co

@butchergirlsco

We're a custom-cut online butcher shop delivering locally & sustainably sourced meats right to your door!

Due Madri ❋★♦

Pier 57, Manhattan

http://duemadri.co

@duemadrinyc

A Roman sandwich and apertivo spot in the James Beard food hall.

Chef Katsu ♦

chef-katsu-brooklyn.square.site

@chefkatsubk

Chef Katsu Brooklyn is your family's go-to spot for your Japanese comfort food. They offer healthy and tasty original burgers, Japanese rice bowls, as well as sides and dessert.

FruitFly & Mosquito

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FruitflyandMosquito
Totes, pouches, purses, tea towels, oven mitts and more with original cat illustrations. Everything is designed, made and screen printed in New York. A portion of all proceeds are donated to various no kill shelters for all the great work they do saving animals, providing spay/neuter programs and finding happy homes for the animals.

Hakkoan LLC ❋

https://hakkoan.com/

@hakkoan

Hakkoan LLC provides Japanese food catering and cooking classes. Chef Natsuko, the founder of Hakkoan LLC has worked with Aozora Community as a food educational consultant, cooking instructor, and head chef for the school lunch and snack program since 2016. She specializes in traditional Japanese cooking and Japanese fermented foods.

Jade Chi ❋♦

www.jadechiclothing.com

Jade Chi is a clothing line that embraces African American and Japanese Culture. We specialize in making hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, and t-shirts. All designs are curated and made by the designer Jade herself.

Kida NYC ♦

369 Broome street NY NY 10013
kidanyc.com

Featuring a team of stylists that are highly skilled, talented and friendly, the salon offers a relaxing and happy environment. Providing an inviting Japanese style including a thorough shampoo and massage, Kida creates a mood that is cozy, friendly and fun. Call or book an appointment online to get a great cut or style.

MIsomaru ❋

https://www.brooklynmisomaru.com

MISOMARU makes a great gift for someone who loves miso soup! The instant miso soup balls are not only beautiful, but delicious. They can be stored in the refrigerator for two weeks or kept frozen for 2-3 months. You can order them online or find them at local restaurants, Chef Katsu and Rice and Miso.