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Akane Matsumoto
Akane (, ) is the Japanese word for 'deep red' (, ''Akane'', '' Rubia cordifolia'') and is associated with red (from the red dye Rose madder, made from its roots) and brilliant red. ''Akane'' (written in a variety of forms) is both a female Japanese name, Japanese given name, ranked #9 of names to give girls in Japan, as well as a surname. In fiction, the name Akane has been used for various characters in anime, manga, games, books, and comics. Notable people with the name include: Given name *, Japanese badminton player *, Japanese writer *, Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese voice actress *, member of the Japanese rock band Band-Maid *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese actress, model and tarento *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese voice actress and singer *, Japanese Olympic dressage rider *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese idol and model *, Japanese goalball player *, Japanese professional footballer *Akane Ogura (), a Japanese manga artist *Akane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akanés
Akanes () is a Greek sweet similar to loukoumi, only that it is flavoured with fresh goatsmilk butter rather than fruit essences. It is made exclusively in the town of Serres in Northern Greece. The name ''akanes'' dates back to the time of Ottoman rule in Greece, when it was called ''hakanes halva'' or royal halva (''hakan'' deriving from the Turkish ''han'' and ''kağan''). The sweet is available especially in the regional unit of Serres and in delicacy A delicacy is usually a rare and expensive food item that is considered highly desirable, sophisticated, or peculiarly distinctive within a given culture. Irrespective of local preferences, such a label is typically pervasive throughout a r ... shops throughout Greece. References External links Website describing "Akanes Lailia" of Serres Greek cuisine Confectionery {{confectionery-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |