The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi Ryori (御節料理), here are some popular dishes.
15 Japanese Desserts to Celebrate the Seasons
We came up with some really festive Japanese desserts, from most popular Japanese desserts to wagashi (Japanese confectionery) that will impress your guests!
Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) & 10 Girls’ Day Recipes 雛祭り
Hinamatsuri or Girl’s Day in Japan is celebrated with special foods, such as chirashi sushi, clam soup, and strawberry daifuku.
Takoyaki Recipe たこ焼き
Takoyaki is a popular street food from Osaka with bits of octopus and dough inside a slightly crispy shell, garnished with takoyaki sauce, mayo, and Aonori.
Rice Cracker Recipe かき餅
Make fresh Kakimochi at home with this easy rice cracker recipe; flavor it with salt, soy sauce, or your favorite seasonings.
Ozoni お雑煮 – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kanto Style)
Kanto Style (Eastern Japan) Ozoni recipe is typically made of clear dashi broth, toasted mochi, chicken, and seasonal green vegetable.
Matcha Zenzai 抹茶ぜんざい
Delicious Japanese red bean paste with soft mochi or shiratama dango in an earthy and aromatic green tea soup, enjoy this fabulous sweet hot or cold.
How To Enjoy Japanese Mochi お餅の食べ方
Enjoy toasted Japanese mochi in 3 delicious ways, dip in soy sauce and kinako (soy bean flour), or wrap sweet anko inside.
Ozoni お雑煮 – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kansai Style)
This delicious miso-based soup is enjoyed on New Years Day in Japan. Its flavor and ingredients vary by region and household.
Sakura Mochi 桜餅
Chewy mochi with sweet anko filling is simply delectable! Mix in the aroma of cherry blossom leaves and the experience is simply amazing!