[ewomack]

I've never seen natto offered in Japanese restaurants here. Where can I get some? I'd love to try it. Abe Natsumi said it was her favorite food in an interview once. It does look rather nasty, but that doesn't mean it tastes nasty.

As for sushi, many Americans think that it's raw fish and that keeps them from going near it. I think that's the only reason so many Americans cringe when sushi comes up in conversation. I've eaten it many times, but it's not my favorite japanese food. I prefer noodles.