Japan’s emergency services are warning New Year revellers not to bite off more than they can chew when they savour traditional mochi rice cakes over the holidays. An essential element of the ...

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One of the most popular desserts in Japan that are now loved worldwide, both because of its adorable presentation, and its exquisite and refreshing taste, non-other than, Mochi Ice Cream. In this ...

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The company operates stores under the brand name Gooz across Japan which offers fast food such as bakery, box lunch, rice ball and beverages. Its product portfolio includes Yakitori, Chilled Bento, ...

The mochi trend has taken a life of its own. Today, the Japanese rice cake can be found in all shapes and forms, from corissant egg tarts to chewy doughnuts. We’ve curated a list of 13 places to get ...

This is mochi, or rice cake, formed into a round shape to represent a mirror (kagami), one of the three sacred treasures, and displayed at New Year as an offering to the New Year gods (toshigami).

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.

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Takeya family of Hilo spent the weekend pounding mochi the old-fashioned way, a New Year’s tradition they have celebrated for 100 years. The Takeyas hit the ...