It has a 'lucky (or excellent) origin' and is predominantly found in west-central Japan and the island of Okinawa. The term 'yoshimoto' was originally used to refer to a famous Japanese poet whose birth name was Yoshimasa. He wrote more than 100 poems and is considered one of the most important poets in Japanese history. Nowadays, the term is used to refer to someone who is very lucky or excellent at something fortunate or unexpected happening. For example, when you win the lottery, it is called "having a yoshimoto prize". There are many variations of this phrase in use all over Japan. Also, when you get an excellently done job on your house, it is called a "yoshimoto experience". And finally, yoshimoto cuisine is a unique form of food culture that evolved on the islands of Japan where farmers grow a variety of vegetables and fruits that do not exist elsewhere in the world. These foods have inspired chefs to come up with creative recipes that use them exclusively or as a main ingredient.