Natto -the Spirit of Bushido

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by mercedo (822671) * on 2005.11.13 3:58 (#14016255) (http://www.blogger.com/profile/11854854 Last Journal: 2005.11.11 2:43)
Not only natto but other fermented foods like cheese attracts a lot of people.
Why natto is tasty? Because that reflects the spirit of samurai. Natto was developed in the east part of Japan -Tokyo (to tell the truth, you know in the western part of Japan, traditionally natto hasn't been eaten)- that is regarded as a cradle of samurai spirit. Natto represents spirit of simple diet, vegetarian protein, thought to be only allowed to take in Buddhist tradition. And the strings of natto are believed to be not being able to cut by Japanese sword, that's perseverance, patience, frugality-one of virtues of Japanese bushido.
Let's eat natto in the breakfast.
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