HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka Prefecture--Long ago, many residents of this Osaka area loathed natto, or fermented soybeans, which they derided as “rotten food.” With such an aversion now a thing of the past, ...

It is the night before your health checkup, which is finally almost here. "I know it won't make a difference now, but at ...

I never imagined while I was in Japan that something like frozen natto even existed in the world.I have loved natto since I ...

There are some things where you'll always remember your first time – and eating natto is one of them. However, this ancient Japanese fermented bean dish is reaching celebrity status as a health food, ...

Natto is widely recognized for inhibiting arteriosclerosis, yet its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba studied the effects of natto on arteriosclerosis ...

Most foreigners are believed to detest natto, the fermented soybeans with a pungent odor and sticky, slimy texture.

At first glance, natto can feel a little intimidating. The sticky threads, the strong aroma and the fermented taste make it one of those foods people either adore or avoid. Yet natto has quietly ...

Japanese natto is a traditional fermented soybean food known for its strong aroma and distinctive sticky, stringy texture, ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan natto cooperative society federation (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Yoshihiro Noro) has launched its new website, "Natto Power -- Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the ...

Natto consumption is believed to play a significant role in the extended lifespan observed in the Japanese population, according to a study published in Biomarker Insights. A 2013 Japanese study ...

Yet this nutrient-packed superfood has recently captured global attention on social media for its many health benefits — not to mention its distinctive taste and texture. Natto is a traditional ...