Japanese Year-End Ritual: Toshikoshi Soba Explained

Yuki Gomi | Japanese Food & Recipes on Instagram: "Toshikoshi Soba with Wakame & Abura-age 🍜🎍 A deeply comforting bowl of soba at the turn of the year, is a true Japanese tradition. Light but nourishing, simple but full of meaning, Toshikoshi soba is traditionally eaten to welcome longevity, strength and a fresh start to the NY. Using Yutaka katsuo dashi bags makes this completely stress-free – just steep and you’ll have a clear, amber broth that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. A sp

Yuya Nipponess on Instagram: "Eat This in Japan for New Year — Toshikoshi soba Japanese Traditional Food Japanese Year-End Traditions: Toshikoshi Soba and Slurping Culture Explained Discover the customs surrounding the end of the year in Japan! Learn about Toshikoshi-soba, a special noodle dish eaten on December 31st to ensure longevity and cut away bad luck, rooted in the Edo era. Also, understand the cultural perspective on slurping noodles in Japan. Perfect for those intrigued by Japanese tra