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Living with Sunshine | First Meal Q&A

Q1. What is Okuizome?


A. It is a traditional Japanese "first meal ceremony" that takes place around 100 days after birth. It is held with the hope that the baby will never be short of food for the rest of its life.


Q2. When is the best time to celebrate?


A. Generally, it is performed around the 100th (or 110th or 120th) day after birth. It is fine to do it earlier or later depending on your family's schedule.

Q3. What do I need to prepare?


A. The basic set consists of one soup and three side dishes (sekihan, sea bream, simmered food, soup, etc.) and a teething stone. Recently, more and more people are using tableware sets specifically for the first meal.

Q4. Are there any differences in the capacity of boys and girls?


A. Traditionally, boys wear vermilion lacquerware and girls wear black lacquerware, but at "Hare to Kurasu" we offer tableware in soft colors that can be used by both men and women.

Q5. Can I easily celebrate at home?


A. Of course. Recently, many people have been taking commemorative photos at home using photogenic tableware sets and celebratory meals.

Q6. Can I request gift wrapping or gift tags?


A. Yes, we can do this for free or for a fee. You can choose the inscription for the gift tag depending on the occasion, such as "Okuizome celebration" (first meal celebration) or "Naijuku celebration" (celebration for the first meal).

Q7. How should I care for it?

Q10. How should I care for it?

A. Please wipe off any moisture from wooden products with a dry cloth and store them away from direct sunlight. Porcelain products can be washed in the same way as regular tableware.

Q8. Can I use it after the first meal?


A. Yes. They can be used for celebratory meals, of course. They are also designed to be highly practical so that they can be used for baby food and everyday meals. They can also be used for a long time as a record of your child's growth.

Customer Feedback on Tableware Purchases

  • お食い初め食器　結

    I purchased this for my baby's first meal ceremony.

    The elegant and gentle colors and design were very lovely and perfect for the 100th-day celebration.

    The atmosphere when captured in photos was also excellent.

    Since the design is also easy for everyday use, it was a nice bonus that it wouldn't just be used for the celebration.






    【Purchased product】

    First Weaning Dish Set "Yui" 
  • お食い初め食器　磁今

    I chose this dinnerware set as a lasting gift for a baby shower and a 100-day celebration.

    Its simple and universally appealing, yet not cheap-looking, design made me confident in giving it as a gift.

    My daughter also told me, "I'm happy that I can use this for a long time," and as the giver, I'm very satisfied.
    It became a meaningful gift that brings back memories of that time every time it's used.

    I believe it was an excellent choice for a milestone gift.


    【Purchased Product】

    Dining tableware set Jicon  
  • お祝い水引き　５点セット

    I purchased this for a 100-day celebration decoration.

    Even with simple dishes and tableware, this instantly added a festive atmosphere.
    The mizuhiki gave it a "proper celebratory feel," and it was great that it didn't feel too casual even at home.
    Being able to arrange it freely was also good, making it easy to adjust the balance when taking photos.

    Having our child's name on the chopstick rests also added a special touch, making it a memorable celebration.



    [Purchased product]

    Celebration Mizuhiki 5-piece set  

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