From north to south! 7 local natto varieties from Miyagi Prefecture that you can buy at supermarkets! [Miyagi Prefecture]

a processed food that is easily available, packed with nutrients, and is something that many people would say they can't live without in the morningNatto is.

It is said that many people in western Japan don't like natto, but I think that many people from Tohoku like it. In this article, we will introduce some local natto from Miyagi Prefecture that can be purchased at supermarkets in the prefecture

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Miyagi Prefecture is the birthplace of natto bacteria, a national pride

Natto bacteriaDr. Makoto Sawamura,were originally discovered in 1905 byDr. Jun Hanzawa,, continued his research and succeeded in cultivating natto bacteria in pure form in 1916."University Natto,"The sale of this product, called

And the person who was quick to adopt "university natto" and started a business, industrializing the production of Hanzawa-style natto in 1920,Miyagino Natto Manufacturingwas none other than Jiro Miura, the founder of

of natto bacteria from Miyagino Natto ManufacturingThe Miyagino strainthat are the basis for commercially available natto todaythe three original strains (Miyagino strain, Takahashi strain, and Naruse strain)is considered one of

Incidentally, the other two of the three major strains, Takahashi strain is from Yamagata Prefecture and Naruse strain is from Iwate Prefecture, so natto also has its roots in the Tohoku region. I didn't know that!

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Miyagino Natto (Sendai City)

This product is from Miyagino Natto Seizojo, a company established in 1920 and based in Miyagino Ward, Sendai City. It can be purchased mainly at supermarkets in Sendai

Miyagino Natto Factory is a long-established factory that is the birthplace of the Miyagino strain, one of the three major strains (Miyagino strain, Takahashi strain, and Naruse strain) that are said to be the ancestors of natto currently sold commercially

The soybeans used are from Russia and come with five certificates, including seed certification, pesticide certification, and sorting and storage certification, and are small, about 10 mm in size

This natto has a soft, moist texture and is easy to eat. In addition to the type shown in the photo above, there is also the traditional triangular natto wrapped in shredded oak

Miyagino Natto <Information>

• Name: Miyagino Natto Factory
• Address: Miyagino Natto Factory, 4-29 Ginkgo-cho, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 983-0047
• Phone number: 022-256-7223
• Official URL:https://www.miyagino-nattou.com/

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Kawaguchi Natto (Kurihara City)

This product is made by Kawaguchi Natto Ltd., a company with over 75 years of history. It can be purchased at supermarkets and roadside stations in northern Miyagi Prefecture, mainly in Kurihara City. You can also find it in supermarkets in Sendai City

The small-grain natto mainly uses "Suzumaru" small-grain soybeans from Hokkaido, the large-grain natto uses "Tanrei" large-grain soybeans from Miyagi Prefecture, and the medium-grain natto uses domestically produced soybeans mainly from Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi.

The natto in the photo is a medium-sized grain of about 12 to 14 mm, with a chewy texture and a strong soybean flavor

Kawaguchi Natto <Information>

• Name: Kawaguchi Natto
• Address: 10 Ichisakoshimataikohara, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, 987-2306
• Phone number: 0228-54-2536
• Official URL:https://www.kawaguchi-natto.co.jp/

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Toyoma Natto (Tome City)

The product is manufactured by Tsukamoto Foods in Tome-cho, Tome City, and can be purchased at supermarkets in northern Miyagi Prefecture

It is made with small soybeans from Miyagi Prefecture, measuring approximately 10 mm in size. Due to the limited production volume, it is a rare type of natto that is hard to find

Tsukamoto Foods <Information>

• Name: Tsukamoto Foods
• Address: 27 Teraike Kanaya, Tome-cho, Tome-shi, Miyagi Prefecture, 987-0702
• Phone number: 0220-52-2276
• Official URL:

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Green Pearl Natto (Murata Town)

This product is made by Daiei Shoten in Murata Town and can be purchased mainly at supermarkets and roadside stations in southern Miyagi Prefecture, as well as online

This natto is made up of tiny grains of about 9 mm in size, and is characterized by its chewy texture and rich bean flavor

The packaging is also unique in that it contains two meals and has a divider in the middle

By the way, the online shop offers a wide range of products in addition to those mentioned above, including chocolate natto and dry natto

Daiei Shoten <Information>

• Name: Daiei Shoten (Green Pearl Natto Honpo)
• Address: 98 Muratacho, Muratacho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-1305
• Phone number: 0224-83-2034
• Official URL:Rakuten Market - Green Pearl Natto Honpo

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Man'ei Natto (Murata Town)

This product is made by the aforementioned Green Pearl Natto maker, Daiei Shoten, but they are committed to selling this product locally and do not sell it through mail order. It can only be purchased at supermarkets and product shops in the southern part of the prefecture

Its most notable feature is its incredible stickiness. If you try to stir it with chopsticks, they might break

Highly recommended for those who like sticky natto

Daiei Shoten <Information>

• Name: Daiei Shoten (Green Pearl Natto Honpo)
• Address: 98 Muratacho, Muratacho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-1305
• Phone number: 0224-83-2034
• Official URL:Rakuten Market - Green Pearl Natto Honpo

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Abukuma Natto (Kakuda City)

This product is made by Kakoren Co., Ltd., which is an independent company from Miyagi Sennan Agricultural Cooperative. It can be purchased mainly at supermarkets in the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture

Kakoren Co., Ltd. was originally established to process soybeans from soybean producers in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture into natto, so although the soybeans used are domestically produced, it is believed that the soybeans used are mainly from Kakuda, Miyagi

The natto is small, about 10mm in size, and has a strong soybean sweetness that makes it perfect for eating with rice

Kakoren Co., Ltd. <Information>

• Name: Miyagi Sennan Agricultural Cooperative Association (Kakoren Co., Ltd.)
• Address: 136-2 Ejiri Makimuki, Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, 981-1521
• Phone number:
• Official URL:

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Watari Natto (Watari Town)

This product is made by Watari Natto Ltd. It can be purchased mainly at supermarkets in the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture

It won the Miyagi Prefectural Governor's Award at the 21st National Natto Evaluation in 2016

They are made from small soybeans from Hokkaido, measuring approximately 9 to 10 mm in size

Watari Natto <Information>

• Name: Watari Natto
• Address: 39-1 Nagatorogawara, Watari-machi, Watari-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-2341
• Phone number: 0223-34-1439
• Official URL:http://www.watarinatto.co.jp/

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summary

There are approximately 30 natto manufacturers in Miyagi Prefecture, so of course there are many other local natto varieties produced within the prefecture

If you like natto, be sure to try looking for it in various places, including when you travel

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