The okuizome is a Japanese weaning ceremony held 100 days after birth to celebrate the babies life and wish them an abundance of good food throughout their life.
My Mum worked very hard preparing me a delicious meal. She prepared tempura, soup, pickled vegetables, boiled vegetables, fish and sekihan (red beans and sticky rice) a dish of celebration.
This fish is called Tai (鯛 / Sea Bream), It represents joy and celebration and it is also a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Served with head and tail intact.
