Nara

Enjoying ancient medicinal cuisines in Nara Prefecture

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"Medicines" are known as what was introduced to Japan from Eurasia in the Asuka Period, and crude medicines which later became traditional Chinese medicines and cuisines that uses valuable and nutritious ingredients were also introduced together. The cooking has beenarranged into the modern style, and it is eaten as "Medicinal cuisines" today. There are many kinds of medicinal cuisines through Japan, however, in Nara Prefecture where the ancient cooking and ingredients such as "akamai" and "so" have been passed down since the old times, you can still enjoy the ancient-styled medicinal cuisines. How about enjoying the ancient healthy cuisines in a historical city?