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November 12, 2026
 

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Recent years have seen "²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­" (fermented soybeans) join a series of fermented foods, from kimchi to kombucha, that have surged in popularity worldwide as Americans in particular seek better digestive health following the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 22, 2026
¡®A little funky¡¯: Japanese ¡®²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­¡¯ disgusts and delights the world
Aside from its supposed health benefits, ¡®²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­¡¯?has long been loved in Japan for its stunning affordability ¡ª charms the rest of the world seems to be warming up to.
If millions of Japanese people eat these sticky, pungent, fermented soybeans every day, surely they can't all be wrong?
LIFE / Food & Drink / The Recipe Box
May 31, 2026
A little bit of ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï infamously sticky soybeans goes a long way
Unlike some other fermented foods, making ¡°²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­¡± requires the ability to release heat and condensation produced by the bacteria at the center of the process.
A line of natto products shown on the website of Mizkan
BUSINESS / Companies
May 4, 2026
Mizkan suspends sales for four natto products amid supply strain
The war in the Middle East has driven up procurement costs, the company said, putting pressure on packed natto production.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 6, 2020
One man¡¯s journey to perfect homemade ²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­
During Week 1 of stay-at-home orders in Chicago, I ordered beer from a local craft brewery. By Week 9, I was making nattu014d (fermented soybeans) at home.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Mar 14, 2020
Craving Japanese health foods? Give ²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­ and umeboshi a try
One way to stay healthy is to maintain a balanced diet. Natto and umeboshi might be polarizing ingredients, but there¡¯s no denying their health benefits, especially when combined in this easy, punchy pasta.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 10, 2019
Here¡¯s to ²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­, ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï original superfood
One of the country¡¯s most notable u5065u5eb7u98dfu54c1 (kenku014d shokuhin, health food products), u7d0du8c46 is made from u5927u8c46 (daizu, soybeans) fermented with u67afu8349u83cc (kosu014dkin, bacillus subtilis).
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / NATURE'S PANTRY
Apr 28, 2018
Natt¨­ will change your life, if only you¡¯ll give it a try
Nattu014d aficionados embrace its fermented nose and are addicted to its nutty, yet sharply complex flavors. But the fermented beans are not loved by everyone.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 23, 2017
Mayuko Okada¡¯s last meal: Pancakes over ²Ô²¹³Ù³Ù¨­
Japanese cooking teacher on the joys of Bills¡¯ famous creation and fermented soybeans.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 10, 2014
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