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Toshikoshi Soba

From Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com GuideDecember 31, 2008

Soba (buckwheat noodles) eaten on New Year's Eve is called toshikoshi (year-bridging) soba in Japan. It is a tradition to eat soba on New Year's Eve since soba has the meaning of longevity. Toshikoshi soba can be served cold or hot as you like.

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