Plum blossoms, especially white plums, have been popular among Japanese people since ancient times.The blossoms bloom the the earliest of th…Continue reading Ume – Plum blossoms
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Setsubun (at a start of a new season)
Today, “Setsubun” means the day before Risshun (the first day of spring).It is a day to expel bad things with the meaning of …Continue reading Setsubun (at a start of a new season)
Ume Liquor/ Ume Wine (Plum Liquor/ Plum Wine) – Japanese Umeshu
What is Umeshu? “Umeshu” is a kind of liquors that is made from green ume and alchohol content of around 70-80 proofUS (60-70 pr…Continue reading Ume Liquor/ Ume Wine (Plum Liquor/ Plum Wine) – Japanese Umeshu