Japan is called the “land of the rising sun” because, from China, it appears that the sun rises from the direction of Japan. The Japanese people call their country “Nippon” or “Nihon,” which literally translates to “source of the sun.” It is loosely translated into English as “land of the rising sun.”… the beautiful cherry blossoms which […]

CarolCooks2…A-Z of World Cuisine…Part 42…Japan…The Land of the Rising Sun, Cherry Blossom and Longevity…