Origin: Africa, Ethiopia. This plant has long been recorded in Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It came to Japan via China around the 8th century. It was not until the Meiji period that it began to be cultivated in earnest in Japan. It is dried for preservation and used in cooking and sweets. These beans are cute in their fresh green color.
Pea green = pea green
Pea green in English. That is "Fengdou Green". It is read as pea green.
DIC-N836/ Pea green
What is “Learn about Japan’s traditional colors”?
We will also introduce beautiful traditional Japanese colors, how to read their kanji, and the background behind the colors. Let's enjoy together the Japanese sensibilities that have been passed down since ancient times.
Reference color sample: DIC Japanese traditional colors
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