Happy New Year! New Year's Day is the most important for the Japanese. But after the indulgent celebration, the stomach needs soothing and gets its elixir during yet another festival that occurs on January 7th.

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Nanakusa Gayu Seven Herb Rice Soup
The seventh day of the New Year (January 7th) is an auspicious day celebrated with this seven herb soup that is said to calm an upset stomach.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70227.asp

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