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Hinamatsuri: Celebrating Girls’ Day

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Risa

Today is Hinamatsuri, Japanese Girls’ Day. This month on Savory Japan, we introduce the festival, as well as some of the special foods that are enjoyed on this day. The beautiful Odaira-sama (Emperor) and Ohina-sama (Empress) dolls pictured here are … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Jubako

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Risa

Happy New Year! May 2012 be filled many delicious meals shared with good friends and family. We thought we’d share some tips we’ve learned over several years of putting together the oshogatsu (New Year’s) meals in jubako (tiered lacquered boxes). … Continue reading →

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Tsukimi, Japan’s Harvest Moon Festival

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Risa

Today is O-tsukimi — the Japanese Harvest Moon festival. We celebrate this day by placing some autumnal food and decorations, such as chestnuts, kabocha (pumpkin), susuki (pampas grass) and especially tsukimi dango (moon-viewing dumplings) on the family alter. We dedicate … Continue reading →

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Mochibana Blooms Brighten the New Year

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Risa

Winter can be so dreary, and every household can benefit from some blossoms to brighten the surroundings. For this, a tradition that started in Northern Japan brings flowers to a season that has none. We have long admired these winter … Continue reading →

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O-tsukimi, Japan’s Harvest Moon

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Risa

You’re in a roji (“dewy path”, a small Japanese tea garden) on your way to your friend’s tea house. As you mindfully step on granite stones freshly splashed with water for your arrival, you notice that the stone lanterns, lit … Continue reading →

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