This was submitted by Qris Yamashita for Discover Nikkei’s Nima-kai 2020-2021 Oshogatsu Traditions photo activity.

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I grew up with my Obaachan preparing Osechi Ryori, then my mother. I started participating in the food prep slowly and eventually followed the "Osechi Path" my mother set. Our 2 cousins and my brother and his wife helped and contributed some Osechi items, which allowed me to complete the "Osechi Ryori Art Project."