Nagaimo is a rare raw-safe Japanese mountain yam with impressive gut health benefits and remarkable versatility in the kitchen. Learn what makes it unique, how to cook with it, and where to find high-quality nagaimo for your pantry.

Japanese fermented foods like miso, natto, and tsukemono are rapidly gaining popularity in American kitchens, driven by growing interest in gut health and probiotics. Discover what makes these centuries-old foods so special and how to start enjoying them at home.