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Osechi Ryori: History, Meanings, and How to Prepare
Osechi ryori is Japan’s traditional New Year’s cuisine. How did this tradition begin, and what do all the different foods symbolize?
December 27, 2021
Osechi ryori is Japan’s traditional New Year’s cuisine. How did this tradition begin, and what do all the different foods symbolize?
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