Monthly Archives: January 2011

Lucky Bags!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by superhappyawesome

One of the Japanese New Year’s traditions you may have heard of is Lucky Bags, or Fukubukuro (福袋). Basically around the start of the year, stores will take stock they want to get rid of, put it in bags, and … Continue reading →

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Ozenzai & Mochi

Posted on January 4, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Today we decided to try a traditional Japanese New Year’s treat–おぜんざい. Ozenzai is a  red bean soup served with Mochi, or rice cakes. The soup is sweet and, well, beany. Red beans, called azuki in Japan, are a common sweet … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by superhappyawesome

I’ve always heard that you’re supposed to spend the first day of the New Year as you want to spend the rest of the year. Spend time with loved ones, avoid fights and negativity, eat tasty foods…sounds like a good … Continue reading →

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