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Mere curiosity can lead one to amazing things! Come explore with me beyond the last road! Wasabi horseradish is used in Japan with sushi and sashimi as well as with other meals such as cold soba noodles. Wasabi is derived from the root of the wasabi plant which requires very clean, fresh water to grow well. The mountains of the Japan Southern Alps receive abundant rainfall and this area is perfectly suited for growing wasabi. Farmers in these high mountains have for centuries grown wasabi in terraced fields similar to rice paddies, however wasabi fields are normally situated much higher in the mountains than rice fields. While hiking in the mountains here it is not uncommon to find small wasabi farms situated along the narrow course of fast running streams or at the base of cascading waterfalls. Use the link below to see an active wasabi farm in these same mountains: http://youtu.be/XhvkcO5jLAg ---- Welcome to the Walking in Japan channel. My name is Kurt Bell and I am delighted that you have taken some time to share a little of Japan with me. I'm available on Facebook and Google+ if you have questions or just want to chat and say hi. I can also be found at the JVLOG forum with other Japan-related content creators. All links are listed below. I look forward to meeting you on-line. Have a great day! Be my friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LylesBrother On Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/?tab=wX#113821142940008317194/posts At the JVLOG forum (my username there is "LylesBrother"): http://jvlogs.tk/forum/ You can also reach me via email at the following address: softypapa@gmail.com