white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food. During the Warring States (Sengoku) period, Kenshin Uesugi learned that the territory of the enemy general Takeda Shingen was suffering from a shortage of salt, and sent salt. It means “to seek long-term profits and reasons rather than immediate profits and losses.” Japanese says shio. > seasoning stocks
the specific foods planted/produced and well-eaten in Japan, such as fruits, vegetables, confections, snacks, etc.Japanese says Wa-Syoku. > example products 和食 わしょく