While traditional mochi cakes have been a celebrated part of Japanese culture for centuries, most Americans are more familiar ...

Two people have died in Japan and several are in a critical condition after choking on traditional rice cakes ... The cakes, known as mochi, are cute round buns made of soft and chewy rice.

Following is a transcript of the video. Crystal Lee: This is rainbow dango, bite-sized orbs of colorful, tender mochi. In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a ...

Oshogatsu, the Japanese New Year, is one of the most important festive events of the Japanese calendar symbolising traditions ...

Traditional mochi pounding helps ring in new year By Dennis Fujimoto – The Garden Island Mochi is relished by people due to its stickness, and it is this property that helps to bind families ...

Chef Saito's authentic recipes ... Cut the kamaboko into 5mm thick slices. 4. Place the mochi in boiling water and simmer on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. 5. Heat the dashi.

An oshogatsu mochi pounding event is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission in Wailuku. The popular family ...

Holistic nutritionist, entrepreneur and baker from Happee Belly, Bella Cattani joined host Olivia Horton with a sampling of her Mochi Mama’s Mochi Dough. Watch the clip to learn how this ...