(カワダ調べ)
Katano cherry
Eurya japonica (species of evergreen related to sakaki)
I had this for lunch at Sushi Juraku in Kitashinchi when I visited Osaka.
It was a Yamahai with a heavy and robust flavor.
The name of the restaurant is derived from Katano, the old name of the area where the Amano River, the origin of the Japanese Tanabata legend, is located nearby and was a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the Heian period.
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