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Uda's Medicinal Cuisine
Steam rises from a beautifully arranged tray, featuring seasonal vegetables and medicinal herbs in vibrant colors. With every bite, you feel a gentle warmth spreading from within—this is deeply nourishing medicinal cuisine enjoyed in Uda, the town of medicinal herbs. The connection between Uda and medicinal herbs dates back to the distant Asuka period. The Nihon Shoki records that Empress Suiko conducted 'medicine hunting' (yakugari) here as a court event in 611, marking Japan's oldest record of medicinal herb collection. Each dish is prepared using fragrant medicinal herbs, including Yamato Toki, alongside seasonal local ingredients. The flavors are gentle on the body yet rich in nourishment. It is a dining experience unique to Uda, where the wisdom of the ancient capital still lives on.
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