Alishan’s towering Taiwan red cypress trees aren’t the only treasure hidden in these scenic southern Taiwan mountains. Beneath the forest canopy lies an unexpected and fiery culinary gem—once in decline, now making a flavorful comeback.
In part three of our five-part series “Where’s the Chiayi County Chief Taking Us?” Andrew Ryan visits a wasabi farm where tradition meets innovation. From its roots in Japanese colonial history to its modern revival, learn why this spicy plant has locals calling it “green gold.”
