temple-distributed natto; year-end temple natto gift
Natto made by a temple and given to supporters at the end of the year. A specific cultural practice; see also 寺納豆.
See also: 寺納豆
Every year, I look forward to receiving the temple-distributed natto from the temple.
Kubari-natto is a traditional natto distributed to parishioners at the end of the year.
Compound of 配り (distributing) and 納豆 (natto). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term describes the practice of temples making and distributing natto to parishioners.