Ahead of cherry blossom season, the ume or plum blossoms brighten up the colder months in Japan. This guide introduces the different varieties. This type of ume is close to the original species ...

Join us as we explore the best times and places to witness the plum blossoms in and around Tokyo! Not to be confused with the fruit known as ‘plum’ in English, ‘ume,’ the plums found in Japan come ...

Among the echoes of this storied past stands the ‘Shogun Ume,’ a venerable plum tree believed to have been planted during the battle. Recognized as a natural monument by Kurume City, this tree ...

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What is apple cider vinegar? If you’re not familiar with ACV, this kitchen staple is a variety of vinegar, similar to that of white distilled, balsamic, rice, or red wine vinegar. But what sets ...

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