Ozoni Soup, a cherished Japanese New Year's delight, takes center stage as part of the symbolic osechi meal. Imagine a savory, umami-packed broth infused with the essence of tender chicken thigh ...

Diners are lifted into the air by crane, on seats equipped with safety belts at a counter around a kitchen area, where staff serves up a meal based on the concept of “Western-style osechi” (osechi is ...

Shogatsu revolves around food, with families cooking Osechi Ryori, a variety of traditional meals served in beautiful wooden boxes. Some of these foods, each with its own history and meaning ...