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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Curious about some of the traditional snacks featured in Sakuraco boxes? Take a look at one today, monaka made by Eguchi Confectionery.
Sakuraco has the authentic Japanese sakura experience from flower viewing to sakura infused foods and teas.
Ever wondered how traditional Japanese sweets got their taste and unique shapes? Take a look at the traditonal art of Wasanbon and how to make this iconic wagashi.
Spring’s bright colors feature prominently in Japanese sweets, with cherry blossom pink particularly popular during sakura season.
Okinawan brown sugar is boiled for hours to produce a thick, dark syrup, used for culinary & medicinal purposes.
Taste the local flavors of beni imo, shikuwasa citrus, and more in our August box.
This soft rice dough plays a huge role in Japanese food culture.
Discover a realm of Japanese desserts, called wagashi, that use mochi as a base.
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