Japanese pantry staples like rice bran, matcha, miso, natto, and amazake are science-backed skincare and wellness ingredients with centuries of cultural tradition now validated by modern research.

Amazake is a 1,500-year-old Japanese fermented rice drink nicknamed the 'drinkable IV' for its glucose, amino acids, and B-vitamins. Learn about the two types, science-backed health benefits, creative kitchen uses, and where to buy authentic amazake in the US.