Celebrity Couple’s Homemade New Year’s Feast Wins hearts
Actor Taiyo Sugiura, 43, and his wife, renowned singer Nozomi Tsuji, 37, kicked off 2025 with a heartwarming display of family togetherness, sharing photos of their elaborate homemade New year’s feast on Instagram.
Sugiura’s Instagram post featured a mouthwatering spread of traditional Japanese New Year’s dishes, known as osechi. His caption simply read, “Happy new Year and we look forward to working with you in 2025.” He further elaborated, “It’s New Year’s Day, where we gather together with family and friends,” adding hashtags like “#2025,” “#NewYearsDayWithFamily,” “#WithFriends,” and ”#HandmadeNewYearsCuisine.”
Tsuji, in a separate New Year’s Eve post, gave fans a glimpse into the planning, revealing a relatable anecdote. “In 2019, I forgot to order osechi,” she shared, “so I have to make it myself.I’m thinking of buying what I can buy and making what I can. I’m going to make meat rolls now.” Her dedication resulted in a stunning array of homemade delicacies, including simmered rice, simmered Koya tofu, and Datemaki.
The Sugiura family, a picture of domestic bliss, includes their four children: eldest daughter Kiku, born in November 2007; eldest son Seia, born in December 2010; second son Sora, born in March 2013; and youngest son Koa, born in December 2018. The family’s social media posts, offering a heartwarming look into their lives, have resonated deeply with fans.
The couple’s dedication to creating a special New Year’s experience for their family reflects a value many American families share: the importance of tradition and togetherness during the holiday season. Their homemade osechi, a labor of love, stands as a testament to the joy of family and the enduring appeal of creating cherished memories.