You might already be familiar with the word “ume” (梅), plum, in Japanese. Plums offer some of the most interesting elements of Japanese cuisine, such as the pungent tasting umeboshi (梅干し pickled plum) and sweet and hearty umeshu (梅酒 plum liquor). But not only ume is delicious, but its plant offers some of the prettiest … Continue reading Best Spots to See Plum Blossoms in Japan