Whether you've tried it or not, there's no doubt this tiny, gummy food has ... During the Japanese New Year celebration, arguably the most important holiday in the country, mochi takes on a ...

we offer an easy workaround by using sweet rice flour ("mochiko" in Japanese) to create the same chewy, springy texture. Mochi has been a favorite food in Japan for more than a thousand years ...

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.

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 ...

Nine people between 28 and 93 in Tokyo were rushed to hospitals after mochi, a traditional Japanese food eaten during the New Year period, became lodged in their throats, the department said Jan. 4.

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 ...