Kamakura, Japan, June 22, 2026 (AFP) - Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world

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Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time. The latest trade statistics show Japan's exports of the highly nutritious gooey beans tripled from 2017 to 5,248 tonnes in 2025, with China and the United States topping the list of destinations. The delicacy infused with beneficial bacteri......

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