New years tradition in Japan
Japan has many traditions about welcoming the new year, including hatsumode (first-prayer of the year), hatsuhinode (seeing first-sunrise of the year), hatsuuri (first sale of the year), and Osechi-ryori. Hatsu means ‘first’ in Japanese. It is natural all the tradition comes with the word ‘hatsu‘ as it commemorates the first time you do it in the year. All except Osechi-ryori. Osechi-ryori (御節料理) is traditional Japanese foods enjoyed on the New-year’s together with families and friends. As part of their culture, people usually come back to their hometown for the new year’s holiday. They will prepare a big size of dinner for everyone: Osechi-ryori. It even considered the most important meal, not only because the day to enjoy it but we do think it is a memorable moment to enjoying a meal with your loved one.
Osechi-ryori: a hidden hope for the coming years
As Japanese love to put meaning into everything, so does the Osechi-ryori. There is also a lot of hidden meaning in it. The packaging of Osechi-ryori is unlike the ordinary party set with a big plate where you can see everything instantly. Osechi-ryori comes in stacked boxes called jubako, resembles a hope for continuous happiness throughout the year. The tradition started in the Heian period (794-1185) and become popular all over Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). In the old days, it is cooking on the first day of the day considered to be taboo. The Osechi-ryori prepared the day before and will sit in the table until the end of 1st January every year. The taboo is gone by now, but the tradition of enjoying Osechi-ryori together with family is still intact.
There is a lot of food inside the Osechi-ryori. The traditional ones consist of pickled vegetables, kinds of seafood, datemaki, and sweets. All resembles hope for the coming year, according to the shape of the food or the kanji character of the dishes. Today, modern Osechi-ryori includes more various popular foods like karaage (fried chicken) and other finger foods. You can even order Osechi-ryori at a convenience store a few days before.
Halal Osechi-ryori
We just got a chance to try the halal Osechi-ryori. Yes! you read it right, there is a halal Osechi-ryori for us to enjoy. The one we got to try is from Shigeyoshi Ryoutei Deli. Just like the original version, it comes in three stacks of junbako. It looks so delicious, right?
NOW YOU CAN GET MUSLIM FRIENDLY OSECHI TOO
Japan Halal TV Collaborate with Shigeyoshi Ryoutei Deli to open Order for those of you who want to try Muslim friendly Osechi, the order limited only to Sendai city area in Miyagi. You can also order Party size platter, full set meal and so on.
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