Japan's Umeshu + Umeboshi Industry | Todd Van Horne #ssl170
Channel: Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
Date: 2021-01-07

Todd Van Horne is a Japan-based entrepreneur who worked as an Ume plums and Umeshu plum-liqueur salesman based in the Wakayama region. 

Originally from Portland, Todd ran a restaurant and has a deep understanding of Japanese fermentation and Koji as well as Ume. In this video he shares his insights into how the products are grown, processed, and sold across Japan and how the effect the business has on community, environment and economy. We also talk about the history, heritage and sustainability challenges and successes in the industry.

Umeshu and Umeboshi Business Referenced in this talk
https://www.nakatafoods.com/making-umeshu

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