This is mochi, or rice cake, formed into a round shape to represent a mirror (kagami), one of the three sacred treasures, and ...

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).

During the Japanese New Year celebration, arguably the most important holiday in the country, mochi takes on a sacred role. Named kagami mochi, this variety is displayed from around December 28 to ...

Similar to chapssaltteok, mochi is a staple of Japanese festivities and customs. It is especially connected to the New Year's celebrations, when kagami mochi—a unique variety of mochi—is ...

A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.

Using approximately 6 metric tons of sticky rice produced in northern Japan's Tohoku region, known for its rich taste, around 40 workers are preparing and selling "kagami mochi" round rice cakes ...

Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.