18 unique vegetables you may not find outside of Japan

Natto: A Superfood From Japan
slurrp.com - Aug 04
Natto is incredibly well-known in Japan, despite the fact that few people outside of Asia have ever heard of it.

Why Japan's wasabi farmers fear climate change
Reuters - Jul 13
Experts say global warming is posing a real threat to the production of wasabi. And it’s not only the typhoons.

Fatty 'katsuo' fish may foreshadow climate change, threat to Japan's sushi
Reuters - Jul 12
For half a century, Takeo Nakajo has been catching katsuo, or skipjack tuna - indispensable in Japanese cuisine whether eaten raw, dried or used as a base for the broth.

Rice balls that can be stored for 100 days at room temperature released in Japan
Grape - Jul 12
Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popularly enjoyed snacks in Japan. With a wide variety of flavors, they can make for a meal on their own–even if the way to open one sometimes seems like figuring out a puzzle to the uninitiated.

Compensating for poor diets? Japanese kids who take supplements eat less healthily – government-funded study
nutraingredients-asia.com - Jun 21
Japanese children who consume dietary supplements were found to eat less healthily than non-users, consuming more oils and confectionary and lower amounts of fruits and vegetables.