Shooga Ginger

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Ginger, Ingwer (jinjaa, shooga )

***** Location: Japan
***** Season: See below
***** Category: Humanity

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Explanation

Ingwer, Ginger, jinjaa　ジンジャー, shooga　生姜




Ginger and related KIGO

shooga ichi 生姜市（しょうがいち） ginger market
observance kigo for autumn


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This root is eaten in many preparations in Japan and added to many dishes in small quantities. It has medical properties and is said to keep the body warm.

dried ginger root


gari ガリ ginger vinegar pickles for sushi
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nama shooga, 生しょうが、　生姜　raw ginger


shin shooga 新生姜　new, fresh ginger


shoogamiso 生姜味噌 (しょうがみそ) Miso paste with ginger
kigo for all winter


shooga yuu 生姜 湯 hot water with ginger extract
kigo for all winter


Shoogazake 生姜酒 ( しょうがざけ) ricewine with ginger
kigo for all winter


Yanaka shooga　やなか生姜, 谷中生姜　Yanaka stem ginger
The young shoots are havested all year. They are not as pungent as fully grown ginger and eaten raw with miso paste or other dressing.
Speciality of Yanaka village, Kyoto.
Best eaten in summer.
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Yanaka shooga no buta roosu maki 谷中しょうがの豚ロース巻き
Yanaka ginger wrapped with pork loin



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Ginger and related KIGO

Ginger Root Festival (Shooga Matsuri)
Ginger Festival "Lazy Folk's Festival"(Dara-Dara Matsuri)


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Worldwide use


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Things found on the way


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Related words

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