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Not every kind of natto is sticky.
Most people outside Japan know the stringy version: itohiki natto, literally "string-pulling" natto. Japan's agriculture ministry describes it as a salt-free food made by fermenting boiled soybeans with Bacillus subtilis natto.
But the same ministry lists a second type: shiokara natto, also called hama natto or tera natto. It starts as soybean koji made with Aspergillus oryzae, is soaked in salt water, and is then dried. A different microbe, a different method, and a very different result.
So when a video says "natto," it is worth asking which one. Small details like this are what I check before writing a script.
I write English blog articles and short video scripts about Japanese food, with sources listed. If your channel, blog, or brand covers Japan, I'm open to new projects.
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Both involve writing, but the goal behind the writing is different.
1. Content Writer ✍️
A content writer creates useful and informative content to educate readers, answer questions and build trust.
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Blog posts and articles
Website guides
Educational social media posts
Informative newsletters
Main goal: Give readers valuable information.
2. Copywriter 📝
A copywriter writes words that encourage people to take action. That action could be buying a product, signing up for a service or contacting a business.
Examples:
Product descriptions
Website sales pages
Advertising captions
Email marketing campaigns
Promotional content
Main goal: Encourage readers to take action.
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Imagine a skincare brand launching a new moisturiser.
A content writer might write:
"5 Benefits of Using a Moisturiser Every Day"
A copywriter might write:
"Give Your Skin the Care It Deserves. Try Our New Moisturiser Today!"
See the difference?
One focuses on informing the audience, while the other focuses on encouraging a decision.
Can someone do both?
Absolutely!
Businesses need both types of writing. Content helps people understand a brand, while copy helps turn interest into action.
The takeaway: Good content builds trust. Good copy encourages action. And both can help a business grow.
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