WAKAYAMA--Famed for being the largest plum-producing area in Japan ... no statistical data on plum wine exports, but a prefectural official said French people drink umeshu straight as if it ...

1. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk the Japanese plum wine with the ground ginger. Add the plum wedges to the bowl and toss well. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring a few times.