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Early Reservations for 'Jushun' Osechi

Starting from October 6, Life Club, a cooperative based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has launched early reservations for its miniature three-tiered osechi called 'Jushun.' Focused on the use of domestic ingredients and a reduction in additives, this offering is designed for families looking for a healthier option during the New Year celebrations.

Osechi, a traditional Japanese cuisine, is prepared to welcome the god of the year while limiting cooking activities during the first three days of the year. Therefore, special methods are employed to enhance flavor and preservation. However, many commercially available osechi tend to include preservatives and colorings. Life Club has diligently created a safer and more health-conscious offering that captures the essence of this traditional dish, ensuring not only taste but also the wellbeing of its consumers.

This year, recognizing the needs of smaller families, Life Club introduces the mini three-tier osechi 'Jushun'—ideal for those who find making osechi themselves to be a strenuous task yet wish for a home-cooked flavor. It is also suited for those who prefer a light osechi among a spread of other New Year delicacies.

The 'Jushun' osechi is crafted from domestically sourced ingredients and NON-GM (non-genetically modified) materials whenever possible. This meticulous selection allows the natural flavors to shine, creating a delicious and body-friendly osechi. Traditional flavoring techniques are used, including soy sauce that has been naturally brewed in wooden barrels and salt that has been carefully simmered, giving it a home-cooked taste.

Key ingredients include premium domestic roast beef and 'Tansei Kuni-dori' chicken, known for being raised in spacious environments with non-GMO feed, cared for to ensure quality. Life Club aims to promote health and longevity through its osechi, emphasizing safe ingredients.

Overview of 'Jushun' Mini Osechi

First Tier

• - Nine varieties of celebration dishes including domestic kakanamasu (carrot salad), simmered local shrimp, black soybeans from Tanba, and rolled eggs made from free-range eggs.

Second Tier

• - Eleven ocean delicacies such as crab claws dressed in citrus vinegar, sweet-sour red seabass, and smoked salmon from Hokkaido.

Third Tier

• - Eight Western-style side dishes including roast beef, a natural pork ham roll filled with kumquat from Kyushu, and assorted persimmons.

In addition to 'Jushun', Life Club offers various other osechi options for 3-4 persons including 'Geishun' priced at 30,880 yen (discounted to 29,454 yen for early reservations) and 'Kyoto-style osechi'.

Product Information

Product Name: Mini Three-Tier Osechi 'Jushun'
Reservation Start Date: October 6, 2025
Size: Approximately 12x12x13 cm with 28 items in a mini three-tier structure
Packaging: Delivered frozen (delivery expected between December 29-30; exact dates cannot be specified). For consumption, thaw in the refrigerator or a cool dark place (5-10°C) the day before. Once thawed, refrigeration is required.
Price: 14,634 yen (tax included); an early booking price of 13,999 yen (tax included) is available until October 26, 2025, 19:00.
Producers: Muso Co., Ltd. (Osaka) provides ingredients while Daisuki Foods (Osaka) manufactures the osuchi.

About Life Club

Founded in 1965, Life Club is a consumer cooperative company organization comprising 33 local cooperatives spread across 21 prefectures with approximately 420,000 members and an annual turnover of about 100 billion yen (as of March 2025). Life Club delivers safe ingredients that meet its unique standards of domestically sourced, low-additive, and low-pesticide foods, collectively purchased through sustainable practices that consider health and environmental impact from production to disposal.
Through its initiatives, Life Club promotes a circular and symbiotic approach to community and generation through 'connecting local SDGs.' For more information, visit the Life Club website or follow them on Instagram.