Ozoni is a family recipe that comes in tons of variations across different regions of Japan. In the Kansai region (western Japan), people often use round mochi and opt for a white miso soup base. In the Kanto region (eastern Japan), you'll likely encounter rectangular mochi in soy sauce-based soup. The diversity doesn't stop there—some recipes incorporate locally sourced fish, meat, and vegetables as key ingredients. As for me, being from Hokkaido, my ozoni is always clear broth with lots of fresh vegetables. If you are into Japanese food culture, check out this article to find 27 variations of ozoni across Japan. It's super interesting!