Description

Osechi-ryori refers to the traditional Japanese New Year's cuisine, originally prepared for festive occasions or seasonal celebrations. As New Year's is the most important of these occasions, 'osechi' has become synonymous with New Year's dishes. These dishes are prepared with the intention of welcoming the yearly deity, and also to give those who cook a break from the kitchen, as the food is designed to be delicious even when cold. As depicted on this hand towel, each ingredient in osechi-ryori carries auspicious meanings and stories, adding a layer of cultural significance to this celebratory meal.