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Crown daisy seasoned with black sesame sauce for moistening your organs
In Japan, crown daisies (shungiku) hit their peak from November to February. At this time, the stems are tender and the aroma is wonderfully fragrant.

Chinese yam and cucumber salad with ume plum dressing for reduing excess body heat
Though it should be the coldest period of winter in Hokkaido, we recently had warm days that felt like early March.

Sukiyaki
Gathering around the Sukiyaki pot with family or friends is a heartwarming event during winter in Japan.

Itokoni (Simmered pumkin with Adzuki bean soup) for keeping cozy during the cold winter
One of the seasonal traditions in Japan is eating Itokoni (a simmered pumpkin and adzuki bean soup) on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. But why do we do this?

Ozoni (Zoni)
Ozoni is a traditional Japanese soup eaten during the New Year celebration.

Miso soup with Daikon radish leaves and fried tofu for keeping your skin hydrated
Daikon radish leaves are surprisingly more nutritious than the root itself, being especially rich in Vitamin C. I like to freeze fresh daikon leaves to use in miso soup, this is my favorite.