“Omiyage”, or souvenirs from Japan, are very popular. Not only do they represent the “giving and receiving” culture of Japan, it’s also a major part
Japanese kirimochi (cut mochi) is a dried and packaged rice cake, also known as mochi. Drying it makes it shelf stable for many months, which makes it a popular pantry food, usually coming in convenient individual packages.
In Japan, the mid-autumn festival is tsukimi or otsukimi, which means “moon viewing” in Japanese.
Kyoto is one of the most popular destinations in Japan as it is a city that blends the best of Japanese culture, history and natural landscapes. Apart from that, Kyoto is also an excellent destination to satisfy your sweet tooth as it offers some of the best Japanese wagashi – traditional Japanese sweets. Kyoto sweets are crafted to be as pleasing to the sight as to the taste.
Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made out of mochigome – a Japanese short-grain rice. It can also be used to make other treats, so mochi desserts can be found in many different variations thanks to its one-of-a-kind texture.
Have you ever seen the iconic image of a tangerine, two mochi cakes placed on top of one another? This is called Kagami mochi.
Mochi is a special must-have dish for most of Japan’s holidays, as it is considered to be a food that brings good luck and fulfillment. However, it is not just a delicious dessert on its own, but also a source of ingredients to make other Japanese mochi foods.
Mochi is one of the most popular Japanese desserts out there, and for good reason. There are many different types of mochi, and they are all delicious and unique.
Maybe you have heard of mochi, but do you know about Kuzumochi, the mochi that actually isn’t mochi? Find out more about it here!
Learn more about the world of glutinous rice cakes also known as mochi and the famous and traditional mochi maker, Tengudou.
Daifuku (stuffed rice cake) is one of Japan’s most popular traditional snacks and comes in a variety of colors and flavors.
This soft rice dough plays a huge role in Japanese food culture.
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