Osechi 2014

Our Osechi for this new year. The jubako (layered box) features cranes which symbolises a fruitful year.

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The baby of the house has her own osechi as well (thank you for the thoughtfulness, Obaachan! 🙂 ) Featuring the Anpanman cartoon series characters that’s popular among children here in Japan.

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As one would suppose, each of the dish included in Oseshi has its own meaning. Read here for the symbology of some of the dishes!