osechi
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4 sectionsContents
- Examples of osechi dishes
- History
- See also
- References
thumb|right|300px|Another example of in three-tiered box thumb|250px|right|Another example of , casual type '''' (御節料理, お節料理 or おせち) are traditional Japanese New Year foods. are easily recognizable by their special boxes called jūbako (重箱), which resemble bentō boxes. Like bentō boxes, jūbako are often kept stacked before and after use. Not all parts of Japan, such as Suzu in Ishikawa, practice the custom of eating osechi.
Osechi is a food eaten to wish the family good health for the year, and the various dishes that make up osechi have their own roles to bring good luck in terms of longevity, prosperity of descendants, a bountiful harvest, success in life, and financial success.