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Shinnenn (New Year) (5/6)

What to eat the Shinnenn (New Year)

   The New Year's celebrations are mainly three days, which are called "Sanganichi". During this time, we eat "zoni" and "osechi".

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   Zoni is a traditional soup dish made from mochi (rice cakes) and vegetables, and the shape of mochi and the seasoning of the soup are very diverse depending on the region. This custom has been around for over 1000 years.

   Zoni always contains mochi, but for Japanese people who eat rice, mochi was once a special occasion food. Therefore, mochi is used for zoni and Kagami-mochi.

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Shinnenn (New Year) -(1/6)

Happy New Year!!

I sincerely pray for your happiness!

What is Shinnnenn (New Year) in Japan?

   The Japanese have always valued the "hatu (first)". Above all, the "Shinnenn (New Year)" is the beginning of everything and is the most important event of the year for Japanese people. Saijiki is divided into four seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, but since there are many "kigo"(seasonal words) related to the New Year, only the New Year is often a separate volume. This month, I will introduce "kigo" related to "Shinnenn".

   In Japan, it has long been believed that there is a god called "Toshigami" who comes home at the beginning of the year and brings us the happiness and health of the year. The New Year is an event to invite the "Toshigami" of the year and give hospitality. "Toshigami" and "Toshitokuzinn", which have the same meaning, are also New Year's kigo.

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あけましておめでとうございます。

Happy New Year!