Mochitsuki is the Japanese tradition of pounding steamed rice to make mochi for the New Year. Families and neighbors gather to participate in this lively and meaningful tradition. The teamwork involved helps everyone feel a sense of connection.
The charm of mochi rice cakes has inspired a new aesthetic in modern Japanese design, promoting visually attractive and mentally uplifting creations.
Wagashi refers to a variety of traditional Japanese sweets. They are handmade using natural ingredients such as sweet azuki bean paste, matcha (powdered green tea), agar-agar, and seasonal fruits.
Japan is a sweet rice cake paradise, ranging from lovely daifuku mochi (sweet sticky rice cake) to crispy senbei (dry rice cake). Uiro is one of the oldest mochi cakes with a unique shape and flavor.
Experience a fantastic fusion of Japanese and Western-style desserts with ichigo daifuku (strawberry daifuku). Ichigo daifuku is a seasonal delight usually consumed in the spring when strawberries are in season.
“Omiyage”, or souvenirs from Japan, are very popular. Not only do they represent the “giving and receiving” culture of Japan, it’s also a major part
Japanese kirimochi (cut mochi) is a dried and packaged rice cake, also known as mochi. Drying it makes it shelf stable for many months, which makes it a popular pantry food, usually coming in convenient individual packages.
In Japan, the mid-autumn festival is tsukimi or otsukimi, which means “moon viewing” in Japanese.
Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious!
Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made out of mochigome – a Japanese short-grain rice. It can also be used to make other treats, so mochi desserts can be found in many different variations thanks to its one-of-a-kind texture.
Have you ever seen the iconic image of a tangerine, two mochi cakes placed on top of one another? This is called Kagami mochi.
Mochi is a special must-have dish for most of Japan’s holidays, as it is considered to be a food that brings good luck and fulfillment. However, it is not just a delicious dessert on its own, but also a source of ingredients to make other Japanese mochi foods.
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