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Introduction to Zouni Celebrating your new year with Japanese dishes? This dish is the most auspicious dish that the Japanese eat during New Years Day. Zouni is a Japanese dish consisting mainly of mochi and seasoned with soy sauce and m...

Introduction to KuriKinton Are you a fan of eating something healthy but at the same time, sweet? Do you also believe that you can have a bite of autumn taste during New Year? Following Christmas, you can see the entire region of Japan p...

Osechi ryori is a collection of traditional Japanese New Year dishes served in tiered jubako boxes, usually during the first days of January. Families share the meal to welcome the New Year, and many of its dishes stand for a wish: healt...

In Japan, people celebrate Jinjitsu no sekku (or Nanakusa no sekku) annually on January 7. On this day, Japanese have the custom of eating Nanakusa gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) hoping for good health for the coming year. So, when did ...

Introduction to Zouni Celebrating your new year with Japanese dishes? This dish is the most auspicious dish that the Japanese eat during New Years Day. Zouni is a Japanese dish consisting mainly of mochi and seasoned with soy sauce and m...

Kouhaku Namasu are a popular dish that brightens up New Year's osechi cuisine, but some people may not know its meaning or origin. The vegetables are cut into thin strips and marinated in a sweet and tangy vinegar-based dressing. From he...

Introduction to Toshikoshi Soba After Christmas Day, everyone is looking forward to the new year to come. Wishing that the new year will be prosperous and will be a great year to look forward to. Even everyone is wishing to forget all th...

Tai no yakimono is a traditional Japanese dish featuring grilled sea bream, a fish known for its delicate flavor and symbolic meaning. Often served during special occasions, it is not only a delicious meal but also a representation of go...

Introduction to Chorogi After the celebration of Christmas, New Year is coming! Everyone looks forward to the new year being the year of healing, blessings, and success. And so, this article including Tadukuri, Kuromame, Ichigoni, Datema...

Introduction to KuriKinton Are you a fan of eating something healthy but at the same time, sweet? Do you also believe that you can have a bite of autumn taste during New Year? Following Christmas, you can see the entire region of Japan p...

Kuromame is a popular ingredient used in osechi dishes, cakes, breads, tea, etc. Even if you have the image that black beans are good for your health, do you know what kind of nutrients they actually contain? So, this time, we will intro...

In Japan, New Year's Day is celebrated with special foods that hold deep meaning and traditions. Families enjoy a variety of dishes, each symbolizing wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead. These traditional Japanese New ...