Ohagi and Botamochi
Ohagi and botamochi are rice-and-sweet-bean confections closely associated with the spring and autumn Higan observances, with names and preparations that vary by region.
Seasonal food
Wagashi
Wagashi is Japanese confectionery, encompassing everyday sweets, regional specialities and seasonal designs shaped by ingredients, technique, tea and social occasions.
Osechi Ryōri
Osechi ryōri are Japanese New Year foods prepared and presented for celebration, often in stacked boxes and with auspicious associations.
Washoku
Washoku is Japan’s diverse food culture: knowledge, skills, social practices, seasonal customs, ingredients, meals, and ways of sharing food rather than one fixed menu.