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Traditional wrapping still takes work.

Preserving a recognizable food tradition includes maintaining the craft and supply of its packaging.

By Happy Natto · Updated September 17, 2026

Straw-wrapped natto and dry soybeans on a rustic wooden table
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Preserving a recognizable food tradition includes maintaining the craft and supply of its packaging.

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