What is the difference between Japanese ginger and ginger?
                                
                                
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                                While both belong to the same plant family, ginger, only a small portion of the Japanese variety (known as myoga) is edible. The fundamental difference between Japanese ginger (myoga) and common ginger lies in which part of the plant is consumed, their flavor profiles, and their culinary uses.