Newatlas iconNewatlasOct 21, 2026

Japan's 1,000-year-old superfood has growing ties to longevity

There are some things where you'll always remember your first time – and eating natto is one of them. However, this ancient Japanese fermented bean dish is reaching celebrity status as a health food, and there are decades of science behind...

Japan's 1,000-year-old superfood has growing ties to longevity

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