This paper is a result of the research about reactions to the New Year in terms of dishes. Twelve keywords that represent the reactions have been detected through the Big Data analysis in search logs held by Cookpad Inc. They include “Curry,” “Washoku,” “Diet,” “Remake” and others. Furthermore, this paper reports a result of analysis about the motives behind the reaction. Mainly three motives were detected: (1) changing flavor, (2) usage of amassed foods and (3) health reasons. Next, this paper reports their historical background. Probably they existed from the Taisho period. Especially “Remake” has frequently been used as a search word in 2012, and in the 1980s “Diet” has been noticed.
