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TOKYO, JAPAN, June 22, 2003: If you grew up in America in the 40’s and 50’s you ate the usual vegetables — carrots, potatoes, peas and corn. However, upon arriving in Japan in the 60’s the author of this very long article encountered the most incredible variety of plant foods and claims the Japanese botanical bounty continues to amaze, delight and nourish her daily. Describing the culinary delights of five exceptional restaurants, three in Tokyo and one each in Kyoto and Yokohama, that celebrate Japan’s rich array of native vegetables, this article will entice you with unique vegetarian dishes. Although not all the restaurants are strictly vegetarian, their vegetarian fare and accompanying mouth watering photographs make this well worth the read.