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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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...
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...
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),...
Butter Soy Sauce Scallops ホタテのバター醤油焼き
Pan-fried to perfection, these quick Butter Soy Sauce Scallops are an Osechi dish for...
Kuri Kinton (Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes) 栗きんとん
Kuri Kinton (Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes) is a sweet Osechi dish for Japanese...
Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies) (Video) 田作り
Tazukuri are toasted and candied anchovies coated in a honey and soy sauce glaze....
Sekihan (Red Bean Rice) (Video) 赤飯
Traditional Japanese rice recipe enjoyed during celebrations, sweet rice cooked with red bean and...
Toshikoshi Soba (New Year’s Eve Soba Noodle Soup) 年越しそば
Cross over into the New Year with the Japanese tradition of eating piping hot...
Instant Pot Kuromame 黒豆 (圧力鍋)
These gemlike Sweet Black Soybeans or Kuromame, cooked in the Instant Pot, are a...
