Woman #1 (sipping a tea she had been served before leaving an izakaya, or traditional pub): What is that taste? Barley?
Woman #2: Aniseed? No ... yuzu (Japanese citrus)?
Man: No, it¡¯s earthy ... burdock?
Woman #1: Whatever it is, it¡¯s got to be good for you.
Waiter: It¡¯s ukon (a turmeric supplement).
All three at the same time: Aah ...
¡ª Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. Overheard by The Japan Times On Sunday
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