Delicious Ozoni Japanese new year mochi soup: Regional varieties ranked by nutritional value
For many people around the world, the year-end and new year period is a time of family gatherings and special meals, which presents many opportunities…
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Nibble on these cute Japanese rabbit manjū cakes for 2023!
Japanese confectionary shop 稲豊園 Tōhōen in Gifu prefecture is known for selling cute and unique cakes for the New Year. These are 饅頭 manjū, one…
New Year’s Eve “toshikoshi soba” noodles and recommended Tokyo soba shops to enjoy them
If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…
Catch lucky ‘fukubukuro’ bags full of Pokemon Merch and doughnut vouchers at Japan’s Mister Donut
There’s plenty of reasons to get excited about the New Year in Japan. It’s the country’s most important holiday, and families get together to share…
Krispy Kreme Japan marks Year of the Rabbit with adorably auspicious doughnut lineup for 2023
Krispy Kreme Japan are always ready to add seasonal touches to their extensive doughnut lineup, including Halloween and Christmas-inspired treats. But one doughnut to look…
Vtuber group hololive collabs with Japan Post on New Year’s postcards and themed goods
New Year’s postcards with otoshidama lottery entries (63 JPY) featuring original New Year’s-themed illustrations of the members of hololive, the Vtuber group produced by COVER…
Japanese Twitter user greeted by Resident Evil type villain at first shrine trip of the New Year
Hatsumode is the Japanese tradition of visiting a shrine or temple for the first time in the New Year, typically with purpose of praying and…
Japanese photographer captures hardworking cat helping out with New Year preparations at a shrine
In Japan, New Year is the biggest and most important seasonal event. It’s often taken as a time to chill out with family, but before…
Cafe OHZAN’s kawaii New Year sweets are available to order online!
Cafe OHZAN, famous for its delicious croissants rusk, is now taking orders for the New Year-edition treats. You can surprise your dear ones with sweet…
KFC Lucky Bag: KFC Japan has a great fukubukuro deal to welcome 2022
The Japanese tradition of fukubukuro If you’re currently living in Japan, you probably know that, in addition to the traditional Japanese New Year, many people…
Traditional New Year mochi red bean soup gets matcha latte makeover at Dean & Deluca Japan
New Year in Japan means staying at home and eating various traditional foods to celebrate and ensure luck for the coming year. One of these…
Lucky coin chocolates usher in the Year of the Tiger at Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores
Go-en: The Five Yen coin and why it’s lucky The 5-yen coin in Japan is famous for being a good luck charm. It’s often used…
Enjoy the New Year with the whole family with this dog friendly Osechi-ryōri
Whilst the west focuses on starting the new year with a lovers kiss, in Japan the celebrations put an emphasis on spending time with family….
Japanese confectioners promise sweet version of osechi ryori with their New Year cake set
Osechi ryori is traditionally served to celebrate New Year in Japan, and each type of food on offer symbolises a hope for the coming year…
Krispy Kreme celebrates Year of the Tiger with delicious and auspicious doughnut lineup for 2022
When it comes to novelty doughnuts themed around the winter season, there’s plenty of Christmas imagery to be found in various stores. But for celebrating…