Japanese New Year survival manual
Confused about Japan"s multitude of New Year"s traditions? Here"s everything you need to know to survive, and thrive, during the holiday seasonBy Hiroko Yoda 29 December, 2011http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/japanese-new-year-survival-manual-432613
Half of the appeal of osechi cuisine is the visual impact. It almost makes you feel guilty for partaking.The new year is arguably the most important and sacred holiday of the Japanese calendar. The entire nation completely shuts down for a few days so that everyone can head back home to spend time with the family.
Here is your guide to the three biggest Japanese New Year traditions during the brief holiday: sato-gaeri, hatsumode and osechi cuisine.