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

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — For many Japanese families, mochi pounding is a New Year’s tradition as it is meant to bring good fortune and longevity. One Hilo family has been doing it for a century.

Mochi has a long-standing history in Japan, it's believed to go back to the Hein period where it was used to celebrate weddings, births, and the Japanese New Year. In spring mochi is wrapped in a ...

They pounded mochi there every year until the gathering got too big and had to be moved to the Fujitas’ backyard around 1990. The event grew to include more children, grandchildren, neighbors ...

Production of hana-mochi traditional New Year’s decorations is now in full swing in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. In the old days, when fresh flowers for the festive season were hard to ...

Amazing! “Furthermore, I am still missing New Year mochi soup with yellowtail and mustard leaves (katsuo na), a specialty of Fukuoka,” she said. This is a no-fuss version of chicken stew ...

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Mochi doughnuts are a fusion of an American doughnut and Japanese mochi — rice flour. They look like delicious teething rings ...

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

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 ...