Spring is still far away. But when I close my eyes, I can hear the nostalgic voice of you who gave me love. It will surely reach someday beyond tomorrow.
In Japan, people eat the seven herb rice porridge ‘nanakusa-gayu’ on the morning of January 7th. Its original intention is to protect oneself against evils and invite good luck and longevity by eating the seven herbs that endure the cold winter.
In the past, oden was eaten in Japan to celebrate a bountiful harvest, but now it is a dish that is eaten together with friends and family in the winter to warm them up.