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And even though there are some staples on the menu throughout the nation, what goes into those staples also varies!
Join us as we take a look at some of the most popular Japanese New Year traditions and reveal the spiritual symbolism and superstitions behind them.
It’s almost like the New Year already wanted to give him the cold shoulder…or rather, a cold fish cake.
Questions explore the ongoing impact of the pandemic on family traditions and what people plan to spend the most money on for celebrations.
The ingredients of this Frappuccino, including kelp, don’t just taste great, traditional Japanese culture says they’ll give you blessings for the year to come.
Pounded rice may be delicious, but it can be incredibly risky—especially in our current circumstances.
Conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Sushi single-sizes osechi, creates new desserts to keep us company.
Two of the few osechi dishes almost everyone likes team up for a very special, very Japanese flavor that promises good luck in the new year.
Traditional Japanese New Year’s food now comes in a bright pink limited-edition box, along with a rare Barbie doll!
After making “Kentucky Fried Christmas” a thing, KFC continues to bring out New Year’s boxes to compete with traditional osechi cuisine
Pikachu is ready to help you ring in the new year with 24 auspicious dishes served inside a giant Poké Ball!
The tiny details and awesome, original extras take these three-tiered meals out of the traditional world and to a galaxy far, far away.
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