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Discover the Health Benefits of Natto
Japan's Ancient Superfood for Longevity
What Is Natto? Japan’s Fermented Superfood for Gut Health and Longevity
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made by fermenting whole soybeans with Bacillus subtilis, a beneficial probiotic culture. Known for its signature sticky texture and bold aroma, natto is packed with vitamin K2, plant-based protein, fiber, and live probiotics, making it a true superfood for gut health, bone strength, and heart wellness.
A staple in Japanese breakfasts for generations, natto has been linked to longevity and is celebrated for its natural health benefits. Perfect for vegans, wellness seekers, and anyone curious about authentic Japanese cuisine, natto is a powerful addition to a balanced, nutrient-rich diet.
How to Enjoy Natto Easily
If you're new to natto or want a more convenient way to enjoy it, try our freeze-dried Natto products! Follow these simple steps to enjoy fresh natto:
Easy Steps to Make Soft Natto
- Step 1: Place 10g of dried natto on a plate. The powdery substance is Natto Kinase—please consume it together.
Natto Powder – Superfood from Japan
Experience the essence of traditional Japanese health and flavor
What Is Natto? A Superfood Loved in Japan
Natto is a traditional Japanese superfood made by fermenting steamed soybeans with a probiotic culture called Bacillus subtilis. Known for its distinctive sticky texture and bold aroma, natto is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and vitamin K2, making it a favorite among vegans and health-conscious eaters.
Popular in Japanese cuisine for centuries, natto supports gut health, heart health, and digestion, earning its place as a daily staple in many Japanese households. Whether you’re exploring authentic Japanese food or looking for natural ways to boost wellness, natto is a powerful addition to any diet.
Natto Powder – A Convenient Superfood Packed with Flavor and Nutrition
Natto powder is a nutrient-rich superfood made by fermenting whole soybeans with Bacillus subtilis, then gently dehydrating and grinding them into a fine powder. This process preserves the signature umami flavor, probiotic benefits, and plant-based nutrition of traditional natto, without the stickiness or strong aroma.
Perfect for smoothies, soups, sauces, and rice dishes, natto powder offers an easy and versatile way to enjoy the health benefits of fermented soy, including support for gut health, immune function, and heart wellness. Ideal for vegans, athletes, and anyone looking to add a clean, natural boost to their diet.
What Is Hikiwari Natto? A Nutrient-Dense Twist on Traditional Natto
Hikiwari Natto is a type of fermented soybean made by finely chopping the soybeans before fermentation. This unique process boosts nutrient absorption and creates a smoother, more spreadable texture, ideal for those new to natto or looking for a milder experience.
Compared to whole-bean natto, Hikiwari Natto delivers 1.5x more vitamin K, along with powerful plant-based protein, probiotics, and fiber. It's a go-to superfood for vegans, gut health support, and anyone interested in traditional Japanese fermented foods with added nutritional benefits.
YAMASAN's Japanese Natto Series
Freeze-Dried Natto Powder
Overview: Powdered form of chopped, freeze-dried hikiwari natto.
Features: Easy to use, no additives, and high Vitamin K.
Freeze-Dried Natto Beans
Overview: Whole natto beans, freeze-dried for convenience.
Features: Enjoy as-is or rehydrate to restore soft natto texture.
Natto Furikake Seasoning
Overview: Natto mixed with 6 umami ingredients including seaweed and sesame.
Features: Crispy and flavorful; perfect for rice, eggs, salads, and more.
Koji & Natto Fermented Paste
This flavorful and healthy condiment combines two of Japan’s most iconic fermented foods: natto and koji. The mixture is seasoned with soy sauce and sugar to create a rich umami paste with a perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors. Great for health-conscious food lovers and adventurous eaters!
Double the Fermentation, Double the Flavor
- Natto – Japan’s classic probiotic: Made from fermented soybeans using Bacillus subtilis, natto is packed with dietary fiber, vitamin K2, and B vitamins. This paste captures the essence of natto without the strong smell or stickiness—making it ideal for beginners.
- Rice Koji – The foundation of Japanese seasoning: A fermented rice product essential for making miso, soy sauce, and sake. Its natural enzymes enhance umami by breaking down proteins into amino acids, giving this paste a deep and complex flavor.
Great for Everyone
Whether you're a natto lover or someone who's hesitant about its unique texture and aroma, this smooth paste is easy to enjoy. The gentle taste of soybeans and subtle natto flavor is preserved without the stringiness. Comes in a convenient tube—easy to squeeze, even with one hand. Non-GMO, no preservatives.
Versatile in the Kitchen
This fermented paste can be used in endless ways:
- As a topping for rice or ramen
- Mixed into fried rice, curry, gratin, or pasta
- As a savory dipping sauce with mayonnaise or olive oil
- Surprisingly delicious when paired with cheese
Experience a new way to enjoy traditional Japanese fermented foods—with convenience, health, and flavor in every squeeze.
Authentic handmade soy sauce from a small brewery who has over 135 years history. Traditional artisanal flavor from the Town of Soy Sauce where has over 400 years history. From the simplest, fine non-GMO ingredients without any artificial additives. Naturally & slowly brewed for more than a year. Because our brewery is adamant for traditional handmade & natural brewing methods, the amount is limited, but we would like to take them over to the next generation.
This Japanese curry powder is made from millet flour as a substitute of wheat flour. Millet flour contains magnesium, zinc, iron and B vitamins. No animal-derived ingredients or chemical seasonings are used. It is suitable for the people who has gluten-free life-style or people who are vegan. A healthy and convenient seasoning choice for various recipes.
We are particular about our ingredients and use 100% Japanese soybeans and wheat grown organically without the use of any pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We also use a traditional method called "natural brewing," which differs from conventional production methods. In natural brewing, soy sauce is brewed by microorganisms that live in the brewery under seasonal temperature changes, producing a natural soy sauce in which microorganisms adapted to the environment carry out metabolic activities at their own rhythm.
Characterized by its mellow sweetness & aroma of abundantly contained rice koji, white miso has deep connection with the traditional food culture of Kansai region in western Japan. The miso is often used for Ozoni (Miso soup with mochi rice cake & seasonal vegetables), stir fry sauce for seafoods, and pickled sauce for vegetables.
Cherry Blossom Powder for Cooking and Baking
This cherry blossom powder is made from cherry blossom flowers and leaves (known as Sakura in Japanese), specially crafted for baking and cooking.
By mixing it into sweets, bread, and various dishes, you can add the natural color, fragrance, and taste of cherry blossoms, creating a delightful Japanese seasonal atmosphere in your kitchen—any time of year.
Product Highlights
- For Baking and Cooking: Add Sakura to bread dough, cookies, or as a topping for parfaits and beverages. The cherry blossom color and aroma instantly lift the mood
- Cute Pink Color: A soft, gentle pink like full-bloom cherry blossoms. Beautiful and perfect for Instagram-worthy sweets. Made from carefully hand-picked, double-petaled cherry blossoms collected during the short blooming season in spring.
- Handy Powder Form: Easy to measure without worrying about moisture. The freeze-dried powder blends well with chocolate, creams, and doughs, making it ideal for both color and taste adjustment.
- Great as a Topping: Sprinkle on desserts, drinks, and ice cream for a floral and festive finish. Use in three ways: mixed into dough, blended into cream, or as a topping.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for bread, chiffon cakes, swiss rolls, cookies, cheesecakes, puddings, canelé, and more. Also perfect for pasta, lattes, parfaits, ice cream, or even bento box decorations.
Description
This powder captures the delicate essence of Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms. It brings a hint of sweet, fruity, and slightly salty flavor—making it both a visual and flavor enhancer for your culinary creations. While it’s especially popular in spring, its beauty and taste can be enjoyed all year round.
White Soy Sauce
✨ Beautiful Amber Soy Sauce
With its transparent amber hue and lightly sweet, mellow flavor, white soy sauce (“Shiro Shoyu”) enhances dishes without overpowering them. Unlike traditional dark soy sauce, this elegant alternative lets the natural colors and flavors of vegetables and seafoods shine through. 🍽️ All-Purpose Creative Soy Sauce
Perfect for seasonal vegetables, delicate seafood dishes, and even creative recipes. Try it as a secret ingredient in ramen broth, salad dressings, or sauces. For an adventurous twist, create “Soy Sauce Milk Jam” by blending with milk, cream, and sugar—perfect on toast, pancakes, or even ice cream. 🏺 Crafted by Tradition
Our Shiro Shoyu is brewed using time-honored techniques in a small Japanese brewery with over 100 years of history. Brewmasters rely not on machines but on their five senses to monitor fermentation, carefully refining the flavor with each batch. Open the bottle and experience the rich aroma passed down through generations. Discover the refined beauty and versatility of white soy sauce — a unique taste of Japanese culinary tradition.
“Shiro Shoyu” - Amber Elegance from Japan
Making awase miso is very simple. As the ingredients are rice, soybean, and salt only, the difference in taste is obvious. It is said that 80% of the taste depends on the quality of rice malt. Rice koji is made by the traditional "ita malted rice" method over 40 hours. Making good koji is very important for making awase miso. We do not make koji by machine, we take time to make it carefully. The miso warehouse protected by miso craftsmen is a small warehouse without mass production equipment, but craftsmen continue to stick to natural brewing that can be done by hand.
Authentic handmade soy sauce from a small brewery who has over 135 years history. Fine duet of highly savory smoky aroma & traditional artisanal taste from the Town of Soy Sauce where has over 400 years history. From the simplest, fine non-GMO ingredients without any artificial additives. Naturally & slowly brewed for more than a year. Because our brewery is adamant for traditional handmade & natural brewing methods, the amount is limited, but we would like to take them over to the next generation.
This Product is made by blending Japanese natural four types of citrus juice and naturally brewed soy sauce. The sourness of natural juice makes the food even more delicious. It can be used not only for hot pot dishes but also for salads and grilled fish. The manufacturing site of Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, is blessed with a mild climate peculiar to the Seto Inland Sea and is a town with lots of greenery and rich nature. In addition, the Ibo River that flows through the center of the city is the "soft water" that is most suitable for making soy sauce. The most suitable climate for making soy sauce, and "water", we are making soy sauce with a traditional manufacturing method that makes the most of its nature and "water", thanks to these benefits. Our history of soy sauce making and its technology have been handed down by many craftsmen. In the past, many craftsmen have been trying to protect traditional soy sauce in the past. At present, we are working hard to make soy sauce every day, incorporating the new technologies and knowledge, but also what we must not change and what we must protect. And we want to value the relationship of trust with our customers that have been nurtured in that history and above all else. Soy sauce cannot be made with human power alone. In order to make "soy sauce" from soy and wheat as raw materials, various microorganisms need to help. One of them, "Soy Sauce Yeast", has been living in the warehouse for many years to create the taste and aroma of soy sauce. This "soy sauce yeast" supports the unchanging taste of our soy sauce. It is one of the irreplaceable wealth given in tradition.
Authentic handmade soy sauce from a small brewery who has over 135 years history. Traditional artisanal flavor from the Town of Soy Sauce where has over 400 years history. From the simplest, fine non-GMO ingredients without any artificial additives. Naturally & slowly DOUBLE-BREWED for total about 3 years. Because our brewery is adamant for traditional handmade & natural brewing methods, the amount is limited, but we would like to take them over to the next generation.
Making miso is very simple. As the ingredients are rice, soybean, and salt only, the difference in taste is obvious. It is said that 80% of the taste depends on the quality of rice malt. Rice koji is made by the traditional "ita malted rice" method over 40 hours. Making good koji is very important for making miso. We do not make koji by machine, we take time to make it carefully. The miso warehouse protected by miso craftsmen is a small warehouse without mass production equipment, but craftsmen continue to stick to natural brewing that can be done by hand.
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