bone health, health benefits, heart health, japanese natto, nutrition, probiotics, traditional japanese cuisine

Japanese Natto Explored: Why This Traditional Dish Is Good for Your Health

The traditional Japanese dish natto is popular in Japan, but it is commonly unheard of in the Western world. Aside from its unique taste, the dish has substantial health benefits due to its nutrition. This food is unique and is sometimes even described as an acquired taste since, admittedly, not everyone that tries it the ...

Mike West

A bowl of Japanese natto.

A Short History of Japan’s Favorite 7-Flavor Shichimi Spice

“Variety is the spice of life.” You must have heard this expression many times. Turns out, it is truly more than just a catchphrase. It can also be applied to the foods we eat. Research shows that people who incorporate a variety of food in their diets are healthier, happier, and also live longer. Japanese ...

Raven Montmorency

A bowl of the Japanese seven-flavor Shichimi Togarashi spice.