Spending for pickled umeboshi among young Japanese people is halved from 20 years ago

A traditional food is taking a hit among the younger generations in Japan. Umeboshi (梅干し) is often translated as “pickled plum” in English but it more accurately describes the pickled version of a type of fruit called ume which is similar to an apricot. It’s often eaten on top of a bowl of rice or tucked […]