Japanese New Year's dishes are traditionally prepared to wish for good luck, longevity, and prosperity, the most famous of which is Osechi Ryori, a multi-ingredient dish served in a layered box.
Each food has a specific meaning.
Mochi: A soft cake made from rice, believed to bring good luck.
Datemaki: A sweet rolled omelette, symbolizing education and enlightenment.
Kuri Kinton: Made with sweet potatoes and chestnuts, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Kazunoko: Herring roe, symbolizing abundance and fertility.
Kuromame: Sweet black beans, symbolizing health and hard work.
Ebi: A shrimp, symbolizing longevity and good health due to its long antennae and hunched shape.
Tai (sea bream): Its name resembles the Japanese word "めで" (omedetai), which means good luck.
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