Ushisuke is a pet-friendly yakiniku restaurant in Yokohama Tokyo. In Japan, the New Year celebrations often entail an osechi-ryori set. This traditional set comprises a selection of dishes put together in an elaborately decorate stacked bento box. Each dish is carefully selected to bring in luck for the new year.
Ushisuke is offering a dog-friendly New Year bento box, produced by With Pet Family Co. The osechi-ryori set includes delicious dog food such as roast beef, sweet potatoes, and datemaki-style fish cakes. The container resembles the traditional bento box, bringing a sense of celebration to the pet's meal. Each ingredient was carefully selected to offer dogs immunity-supporting foods and help improve and celebrate their overall health.
New Year's Dog Meals
Ushisuke Offers Dog-Friendly Osechi-Ryori Meals for New Years
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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