Gyuhi vs. Mochi vs. Mochi Ice Cream
Summer is nearly upon us, and it is the season everyone wants ice cream as a refreshment. In Japan, mochi ice cream has been a long-time favorite, loved by all ages. It is unique, and...
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Uguisu Mochi: Wagashi Sweet that Represents Early Spring
A while ago, my family was gifted a Wagashi or a traditional Japanese sweet called “Uguisu Mochi (うぐいすもち)” from a neighbor, and I enjoyed one a couple of days ago. The confection was bought...
Mochiko vs Shiratamako vs Joshinko: Japanese Rice Flour
As with many other Asian countries, rice is the staple food for us Japanese. In Japan, two types of rice called “Uruchimai (うるち米)” and “Mochigome (餅米)” are commonly eaten. The former Uruchimai is non-glutinous/non-sticky short-grain...
Wagashi vs. Mochi vs. Namagashi: What is the Difference?
While the word “Okashi (お菓子)” can refer to any kind of snack, sweet, and candy, regardless of where they are produced, “Wagashi (和菓子)” is the word for traditional Japanese confections. Wagashi comes in many...
Abekawa Mochi: Shizuoka’s Specialty Wagashi Sweet
In the previous entry, I wrote about Kinako Mochi. Actually, after posting the article, the sweet mochi dish reminded me of Shizuoka’s specialty wagashi sweet called “Abekawa Mochi (安倍川もち)”. Abekawa Mochi (安倍川もち) Abekawa Mochi...
Sasa Mochi with Sweet Kinako (Kinako Mochi Recipe)
The traditional Japanese food, “Mochi (餅)” is a plain rice cake made of glutinous rice called “Mochi Gome (餅米)”. Mochi is available in various forms and the sweets made with the rice cake or...
Ankoro Mochi vs. Bota Mochi vs. Ohagi Rice Cakes
Commonly used in traditional Japanese confections or Wagashi (和菓子), Mochi (餅) is a plain white rice cake made from glutinous rice called Mochi Gome (もち米). When Wagashi uses Mochi, sweet stuff typically covers it,...
Japanese Wagashi Sweets: Kusa Mochi and Yomogi Mochi
Although it is getting warmer and warmer day by day here in Niigata, Japan, today on the way home from work, I stopped by a supermarket and bought a traditional Wagashi sweet that represents Japan’s springtime....
