featured What is Chomeiso? 'The Long Life Herb of Okinawa'
Chomeiso Peucedanum japonicum Okinawan Dialect: Sakuna Miyako Island: Chomigusa Japanese Name: Botanbofu Common Name: Chomeiso Agricultural Classification: Vegetable (leaf stem vegetable variety) Classification: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Parsley Family) Origin: Yonaguni Island, Yaeyama...
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What is 'Shisa' and in Which Direction Do You Place Them?
Where did Shisa come from? The origin of the name Shisa comes from 'Shishi' which comes from the Sanskrit word for lion, सिंह siṃha. In Yaeyama dialect, islands off...
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What is Nabera, aka Sponge Gourd, and Why Is It Good For You
Okinawa is the 'Island of Longevity' and it seems all the ingredients in Okinawan food are incredibly healthy and nutritious. Nabera is certainly one of those. Rich in Nutrients: Nabera...
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