Umeboshi, known as Japanese plums, are not only a culinary delight but also a treasure trove of health benefits. If you are a ...

Known as “ume,” Japanese plums are becoming well-known around the world these days in large part due to the popularity of umeshu (plum liqueur). Just as in fashion within Japan are umeboshi ...

1. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk the Japanese plum wine with the ground ginger. Add the plum wedges to the bowl and toss well. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring a few times.

A Tokyo correspondent for The Associated Press is sharing her basic onigiri recipe. It uses umeboshi (salted Japanese plums), but what you put inside can be just about anything — fish ...