While its roots lie in ceremonial use and as sacred offerings, mochi has since evolved into a beloved dessert, serving as a ...

Today, mochi remains an essential part of New Year's celebrations in Japan, where special mochi called kagami mochi is made to symbolize health and prosperity. Mochi appears on tables during many ...

The most important parts of the Japanese text on the front of that package are チョコ, “chocolate,” and 餅, “mochi,” but the whole thing translates to Delicious Chocolate Kirimochi to Bake.” Kirimochi, ...

Nine people have choked to death eating mochi rice cakes over the New Year period in Japan, despite warnings to chew slowly ...

Japan's “Oshogatsu “ or "Shogatsu," or New Year's celebrations, are deeply rooted in custom and have great cultural value. Beginning on January 1st and often continuing into the first few days ...

Mochitsuki (pounded rice) was founded in the eighth century in Japan as an offering to the god of the new year. Later, it was used to decorate homes for the new year with an orange placed on top – ...

Crystal Lee: This is rainbow dango, bite-sized orbs of colorful, tender mochi. In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a selection of other wagashi, or Japanese treats.

The white oval rice cake shapes are meant to symbolize a bright and prosperous new year. If you've ever been to a frozen yogurt place, chances are you've come across a form of mochi. Mochi is a ...