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  If you have lived in Japan, or have Japanese neighbors, you might have seen 2 round-shaped objects with a mandarin on top of it around New Year.  It is called Kagami mochi, and is made up of two layers of round mochi (rice cake) topped with a mandarin. “Kagami” means “mirror” in Japanese, and it is often said that its shape resembles a bronze mirror, which was considered a treasure by the ancient Japanese. Two rounded small and large mochi represent ”Moon (yin) and Sun (yang)” and are also know to be representative of “husband and wife”. It is believed by double...

   What is Osechi?Osechi is a traditional New Year’s holiday food box in Japan since Heian Period (794-1185). Originally, it was considered taboo to cook meals on a hearth during the first 3 days of the New Year, so stackable boxes filled with long-lasting food items were prepared by December 31 for consumption over the first three days of the year.Whether you’re in Japan at the moment or thinking about visiting in the future, New Year’s is a great time to take part in some unique events and learn more about the finer aspects of Japanese culture. Wherever you are,...

Wow, I came across this very heartwarming video of a Japanese New Year’s tradition “Mochitsuki”. This is exactly why I started focusing on providing the products I carry in my store. My goal is to create an environment where family and friends get together and enjoy the moment with each other. Good memories will always stay in our hearts, no matter where we are or how old we get💗 -Make It Memorable with Shoran Japan- MINI MIKAGE STONE MOCHITSUKI USU FAMILY SET (COMES WITH 2 KINES)  YOSHIKAWA 2-STAGE STEAMER 28cm FOR GAS & INDUCTION 10bags x 300g ANKO (TSUBU-AN) SWEET RED...