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FUJI (Wisteria floribunda)
A species of flowering plant in the pea family, fuji is native to Japan. In culinary matters, graceful wisteria vines inspire a seasonal motif for traditional wagashi confectionery.
Fuji is often a symbol of longevity (plants have been known to live for more than 100 years) and wisdom (the plant’s long climbing vines seem metaphorically in search of new knowledge).
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Fuji Musumé (Wisteria Maiden)
In addition, wisteria is associated with romance. Fuji Musumé, the “Wisteria Maiden,” a famous Kabuki dance with lyrics is themed on unrequited love.
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