new year foods

Osechi Ryori: Japan’s Traditional New Year Feast
December 27, 2022  By Clarence Rowan 

New Year is one of the most celebrated events in the world, and in Japan, it is also one of the oldest. For a country deeply rooted in culture, New Year celebrations come with traditions – the first shrine visit, the first sunrise viewing, and even […]

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Celebrate with Japanese New Year Foods
November 21, 2018  By Tina 

New year traditions here are ancient and meant to bring health, wealth, and a renewed spirit. Preparations for the new year start off with a practice called Omisoka, where everyone lends a hand in cleaning the house and cooking traditional foods for the osechi ryori in the last few days of the old year.

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