Decorative Cuts for Kamaboko or Kamaboko Kazarigiri (かまぼこ飾り切り) are festive cuts made with fish cake, traditionally served as part of Osechi, the Japanese New Year feast. White and pink half-round fish cakes themselves already symbolize celebration in Japan, and shaping them into lucky designs makes them even more fitting for welcoming the new year. There are many styles of decorative cuts, but here we made five that are easy enough for beginners.