Japanese chef reveals the tastiest way to enjoy your New Year’s mochi
Mochi rice cakes are one of the main foods eaten to help ring in the New Year in Japan. Whether you’re eating it as is…
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Delicious Ozoni Japanese new year mochi soup: Regional varieties ranked by nutritional value
For many people around the world, the year-end and new year period is a time of family gatherings and special meals, which presents many opportunities…
Super rare! Try this Tokyo-limited secret snack!
Japan’s borders are finally open. Japanese TV is reporting every day on the large numbers of tourists coming to visit Asakusa, Akihabara, and Ginza to…
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Simple sweet potato mochi balls are a delicious fall treat [recipe]
Sweet potatoes are one of the indispensable flavors of autumn. Baking them concentrates their sweetness, turning them into a delightful snack, especially on a cold…
What happens when you make mochi with almost expired milk
Homemade mochi can be a real treat, and if you use some simple tricks you can whip up some super delicious gourmet milk mochi. Japanese…
Japanese chef’s just 15 minute milk mochi recipe makes a mouthwatering delight
In an effort to support dairy farmers and their industry, which was impacted by the initial school and restaurant shutdowns during the pandemic, Japan’s Ministry…
Japanese chef shows how to turn leftover mochi into perfect castella pancakes
Often enjoyed at chic cafes, “perfect” fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are actually pretty easy to make at home once you learn how to switch up…
Student’s clay mochi looks dangerously close to the real delicious deal
Despite it’s deliciousness and popularity, mochi is not a food to be underestimated. Its tough to swallow texture has been known to cause complications (sometimes…
McDonald’s releases new Sakuramochi pie for cherry blossom season in Japan
During the spring, sakura-flavored sweets reign supreme in Japan as a way of celebrating the season of blooming cherry blossoms. For McDonald’s, that usually means…
Twitter user’s kitchen accident shows the scary power of mochi
Mochi rice cakes are one of Japan’s favorite traditional treats, and while they enjoy reputation as a New Year’s snack, mochi are also particularly popular…
Super puffy bacon mochi sandwich experiment looks like a Studio Ghibli anime delicacy
Although enjoyed as a traditional New Year treat, mochi rice cakes are eaten all year round in Japan in a variety of different ways. Depending…
Yukimi Daifuku mochi ice cream meets kinako roasted soy flour and kuromitsu syrup
As one of Japan’s most famous mochi ice cream products, Lotte’s Yukimi Daifuku 雪見だいふく has been enjoyed for over 40 years. With its perfect combination…
Forgetful Japanese puts positive spin on failed attempt to grill mochi rice cakes for New Year’s
In many Japanese homes, grilled plain mochi rice cakes* are most often appreciated at New Year’s time. They can be eaten plain, dipped in soy…
BE: SIDE Funabashiya releases season limited winter-warming Kuzumochi dessert
Funabashiya is a Kanto-style kuzumochi manufacturing company that was founded in the Edo period in 1805 and celebrated its 216th anniversary in 2021. The store…
Long-established confectionery maker releases traditional Japanese sweets packed with protein
Tomitaya, a long established maker of traditional Japanese confectionery (wagashi) with a nearly 100 year history seems to be challenging the norm of traditional sweets….