Daichi

Daichi was a farmer and a renowned gourmet who lived near Higashi Chushin Mura. He produced a sumptuous variety of tsukemono. His daikon came with the simple flavors of salt and vinegar, but his older varieties of tsukemono had complex tastes, summoning memories of earth and the sea. The cucumbers had the deep, rich flavors of shōyu. Generals made a point to purchase his pickled plums; their tartness provided an exhilarating spark to overcome sluggishness in the morning.