Share This Article The New Year SoupIn the US, people celebrate the New Year with champagne. In Japan, the ultimate New Year’s dish is a warm, comforting bowl of soup called “Ozoni.” Eating this soup on January 1st is a nationwide tradition to pray for a healthy and safe year. The Core IngredientThe star of Ozoni is always Mochi (rice cake), which stretches beautifully when you bite into it. However, if you ask two Japanese people what Ozoni looks and tastes like, they might give you completely different answers! Tokyo vs. Osaka (The Great Divide)There is a massive cultural divide … Continue reading What Does the Japanese New Year Taste Like? (The “Ozoni” Divide)