Real wasabi — derived from the plant Wasabia Japonica is actually not that hot, but rather has a mild aroma of spice. This Japanese aquatic plant is rather than you might think and quite difficult to grow, making it significantly more expensive than many condiments. Most wasabi we see in restaurants outside of Japan is often an imitation of the plant. Song: Stellar Awakening - CN, on our SOLITARY REMEDY playlist on Spotify