Toshikoshi Soba: Breaking Off the Pain of 2020 with Noodles (Ep. 66)

<p>Toshikoshi soba is the Japanese tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve. It's a custom that has continued since the 1700s. There are quite a few reasons why. Some have to do with long life, wealth, and breaking off all the hardships from the previous year.</p> <p>In this episode of Uncanny Japan I'll talk about the history, the different names it goes by, and how you, too, can participate in this delicious tradition.</p> <h3>Show Notes and Transcript Available</h3> <p>Visit the <a>Uncanny Japan website</a> to read <a href= "https://www.uncannyjapan.com/toshikoshi-soba/">the show notes and transcript</a>.</p> <h3>Credits</h3> <p><strong>Intro and outro music</strong> by <a href= "https://instagram.com/julyan_ray">Julyan Ray Matsuura</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href="http://www.thersamatsuura.com/">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Her other show is <a href= "https://www.soothingstoriespodcast.com">The Soothing Stories Podcast</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1"> The Carp-Faced Boy</a> on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura">Patreon</a>.</p>