While its roots lie in ceremonial use and as sacred offerings, mochi has since evolved into a beloved dessert, serving as a ...

Interested in traditional desserts from Japan? From classic mochi to elegant, colorful nerikiri, we break down the Japanese ...

People in the northern Japanese prefecture of Akita are welcoming ... visitors into their huts and served them sweet sake and rice cakes. A family said the "kamakura" was more spacious and warmer ...