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.
Japanese New Year (Shogatsu)
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Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year Foods)
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Roast Beef with Japanese-style Soy Sauce Gravy ローストビーフ
Tender and juicy Roast Beef recipe with Japanese-style soy sauce gravy makes an impressive...
Japanese New Year お正月
New Year (正月, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Learn more about...
Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year’s Food) おせち料理
The Japanese celebrate New Year‘s Day with traditional and symbolic New Year foods called...
Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Custard) 茶碗蒸し
Chawanmushi is a Japanese steamed egg custard served in a cup. Serve this savory...
Soba Noodle Soup (Video) 温かいお蕎麦
Learn how to make authentic soba noodle soup with a variety of toppings, including...
Kagami Biraki: Ushering The New Year 鏡開き
Kagami Biraki is a Japanese traditional ceremony to break the ornamental mochi and eat...
Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥
After indulgence in the Japanese New Year feast, Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge)...
7 Beautiful Designs to Cut Japanese Fish Cake かまぼこの飾り切り
Make 7 beautiful designs from ordinary Japanese fish cakes (kamaboko) for your Osechi Ryori...
Simmered Shrimp えびのうま煮
Cooked in dashi soy sauce and soaked overnight, Simmered Shrimp adds a beautiful vermilion...
Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kanto-Style) お雑煮
Kanto-style Ozoni from Eastern Japan is a hearty mochi soup with clear broth and...
Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kansai-Style) お雑煮
Kansai-style Ozoni is a delicious and hearty miso-based soup with mochi (rice cakes) and...
How To Enjoy Japanese Mochi (Video) お餅の食べ方
Enjoy Japanese mochi at home in 3 delicious flavors of kinako (sweet soybean flour),...
