Japanese New Year (Shogatsu)

Learn all about Japanese New Year traditions, food, and customs! And celebrate the New Year (Shogatsu) in style with our best Japanese New Year food recipes, featuring traditional osechi ryori おせち料理 and modern dishes. 

Kagami Mochi decorations: one made with plastic and the other made with hinoki wood.
A donabe containing Nanakusa Gayu, Japanese seven herb rice porridge.

Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥

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After indulging in the Japanese New Year feast, we enjoy Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb...
A black bowl containing Namasu (Japanese Daikon and Carrot Salad).

Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad) 紅白なます

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Namasu is a carrot and daikon radish salad that’s lightly pickled in sweetened vinegar...
A green plate containing Datemaki, Japanese sweet rolled omelette, enjoyed during the New Years.

Datemaki (Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelette) (Video) 伊達巻

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Datemaki is a Japanese sweet rolled omelette of eggs, fish cake, and honey that's...
A white and red Japanese bowl containing Kuromame, sweet black soybeans, topped with gold leaf for the Japanese new year's celebration.

Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) 黒豆

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Sweet and savory Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) are served as a part of Osechi...
A Japanese ceramic bowl containing simmered chicken and vegetables.

Chikuzenni (Nishime) – Simmered Chicken and Vegetables 筑前煮

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Chikuzenni or Nishime is a classic Japanese dish of simmered root vegetables and chicken...
A black and gold lacquered bowl containing Japanese New Year Soup Ozoni.

Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kanto-Style) お雑煮

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Kanto-style Ozoni from Eastern Japan is a hearty mochi soup with clear broth and...
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Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kansai-Style) お雑煮

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Kansai-style Ozoni is a delicious and hearty miso-based soup with mochi (rice cakes) and...
Fresh homemade mochi made with a stand mixer.

How to Make Mochi with a Stand Mixer (Homemade Mochi) お餅の作り方

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Make fresh homemade mochi using a stand mixer! Stuff the Japanese rice cakes with...
A roast beef being thinly sliced on the wooden cutting board garnished with thyme.

Roast Beef with Japanese-style Soy Sauce Gravy ローストビーフ

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Tender and juicy Roast Beef recipe with Japanese-style soy sauce gravy makes an impressive...
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