A woman died and six other people were hospitalized in Tokyo after choking on mochi, a chewy rice cake that in recent years has killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is often ...

Immerse yourself in the world of wagashi- Japan’s traditional sweets, through our fun and interactive classes! Our one-day workshops offer a unique and memorable way to experience Japanese culture, ...

“Daifuku are renowned for their chewy, sticky texture, so I would have never imagined anyone would need a ‘soft daifuku,’” Nakamura says. Yet that need became apparent when his grand uncle, a foodie, ...

Today we prepare another Japanese recipe! After the Dorayaki with Anko, we now prepare the Daifuku mochi, which is always filled with Anko. Easy to prepare and good to eat. #DaifukuRecipe #MochiRecipe ...

Growing up in Nara, Japan, I always loved eating "wagashi," or traditional Japanese sweets. My favorite was pudding and cakes made with "anko," which is sweet red bean paste. But when I moved to the U ...

ESEA Encounters will showcase a selection of some of the most exciting contemporary art and culture of East and Southeast Asia in an incredible lineup of performances, music, poetry, literature and ...

Walking down West Fourth Street, you’ll find many students running to class, calling friends and responding to emails — all with a matcha latte in their hand. Like coffee and chai, matcha has earned ...

Rice flour, sweet beans, sugar, and water. These are the humble materials used to make wagashi—painstakingly crafted, bite-size tea snacks once prized by the Japanese imperial court. Practitioners who ...

In a world where trendy cafés seem to pop up on every corner, Wagashi Tea House takes a delightfully different approach. Tucked away inside the Bow Valley Garden Centre in Canmore, this hidden gem ...

Mochi and dango are both wonderfully chewy, rice-based Japanese treats that can be found in various delightful flavors and beautiful colors. Both fall under the category of wagashi, which are ...

LYNNWOOD — For years, Everett resident Ayako Brown relied on her mother’s visits to satisfy her sweet tooth for traditional Japanese treats. Whenever her mom visited from Kyoto, Brown always asked her ...