Much like Italian gorgonzola, German sauerkraut and Norwegian rakfisk (fermented trout), Japanese natto falls into the ...

A traditional Japanese breakfast featuring natto, fermented soybeans, served in a small ceramic bowl and topped with sliced green onions. A bowl of white rice is placed alongside on a wooden tray, ...

Few foods are as universal as rice, yet its story is anything but ordinary. ‘Without rice, even the cleverest housewife can’t cook.’ From the ancient paddies to kitchens and markets around ...

Health experts compared its probiotic properties to global superfoods like Korean kimchi and Japanese natto, suggesting that with proper promotion, it could find a place in international wellness ...

Though certain varieties of rice may be higher in fiber, protein, or antioxidants, all types of rice can fit into a nutritious, well-rounded diet. Rice is a staple food in many countries and ...

Another Japanese woman living in Maryland commented, "In Japan, when household finances were tight, we would get by somehow with rice and natto. But with prices rising so much, this cost-saving ...