Manju and mochi are both kinds of traditional Japanese sweets, called wagashi. While at first glance, these wagashi may seem similar, they are actually quite different.

If you are in Japan, or have visited Japan, you may have noticed how Japanese people seemingly pay attention to minute details in anything and everything. It’s hard not to wonder how they make everything look so perfect. Even the Japanese dinner table is done with the utmost perfection Japan is known for.