We have received Yamatada Katouen's "Natto Bowl" and "Sansho Pestle."


●Natto bowl
Natto lovers will be delighted to know that this is a special natto bowl from Yamatada Katouen. The beautifully shaped natto bowl will brighten up your dining table just by having it there. It has a slightly larger spout to make it easier to pour the natto into.
The inside of the bowl has grooves carved into it, similar to those of a mortar. These uneven surfaces create a small gap between the natto and the bowl, allowing just the right amount of air to get in when mixing, resulting in soft, mild and delicious natto.


●Japanese pepper paste
Kato Tomoya himself went to the mountains during the coldest time of the year when the moisture in the wood is at its lowest, and cut down a Japanese pepper tree to make a pestle. It has long been said that Japanese pepper tree is the best material for making a pestle. This is because Japanese pepper tree has a detoxifying effect, and the small amount of Japanese pepper shaved off during the pestle grinding process is said to prevent food poisoning when mixed with the ingredients. The subtle fragrance of Japanese pepper also enhances the flavor of the food.
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Please take a look at the product page for the "Natto Bowl" and "Japanese Pestle Roll" made by Kato Tomoya, the seventh generation owner of Yamatada Katouen.
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