Tag: Origin

"Osechi ryori" refers to celebratory dishes eaten during the New Year. "Osechi" is an abbreviation of "osechiku," and it is a mixture of dishes eaten at the beginning of the year to pray for a bountiful harvest, celebratory meals of samurai families, and dishes of commoners celebrating the New Year. Furthermore, during the first three days of the New Year...

January 7th marks the end of the New Year's holidays, and many people are likely returning to work. After a leisurely holiday, they're probably back to their hectic daily routines. With the overindulgence and drinking that was unavoidable during the New Year's period, many people are likely feeling tired in their stomachs and bodies. So...