“Embassy of plum” praises Prime Minister Abe

February 15, 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, receiving umeboshi, or pickled ume fruit, from members of the "plum mission" of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Abe received a courtesy call from members of the "plum mission" of the Shinto shrine, which is famous for its ume trees. Jiji Press