Mito Natto: The Sacred Land of Japan's Finest Fermented Soybeans

Japan's Top Natto Production Area

Mito City is nationally famous as Japan's top natto production area. The Hitachi Province's climate and thriving soybean cultivation were key factors in its development.

Diverse Natto Cuisine

Mito offers diverse natto-based dishes: natto ramen, natto ice cream, natto curry, and more. Food-hopping through these unique "natto gourmet" options is one of the highlights of visiting.

National Natto Competition

The annual "National Natto Evaluation Competition" held in Mito brings together natto manufacturers from across Japan. Award-winning natto is sold at souvenir shops throughout the city.