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

Interested in traditional desserts from Japan? From classic mochi to elegant, colorful nerikiri, we break down the Japanese ...

Work to make round rice cakes for New Year is in full swing at Yamada Mochi Honten rice cake shop in Nagoya's Mizuho Ward on Dec. 27, 2024. In the work area, where steam was rising from rice ...

The offering is made with Western and traditional Japanese sweets ... they are placed over a sponge cake covered with fresh cream containing rice crackers, representing steamed rice.