In a small shop nestled in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, a small but popular Japanese confectionary shop called Fugetsu-Do is turning 120 years old. Though this is a remarkable achievement — ...

When it comes to living well in this aging modern world, one major challenge is dysphagia, a condition where swallowing ...

Japanese desserts have been gaining cult-like popularity across the U.S. for many years. From unforgettably fluffy soufflé pancakes to impossibly dewy cakes that look like raindrops, these delicious ...

Bainbridge Island's tradition of more than 30 years, the Mochi Tsuki celebration, returns to start the new year in 2023 after a two-year hiatus. The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community will ...

Although some people may know mochi from its Americanized ice cream version, Taeko-san Takeout is introducing Colorado to gourmet mochi at a level far beyond what you can find in the grocery store.

As sweet rice steamed at the Grange Hall on Hagen Road Saturday under the watchful eye of Hideko Sugiyama, volunteers stood ready outside to pound it with mallets into rice patties — or “mochi” — to ...

If you’ve never tried Hawaiian butter mochi, you’re in for a treat! This chewy, golden-brown dessert is a delightful fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian influences. This traditional treat combines the ...

Visitors in Waikiki took part in a Japanese New Year tradition Sunday morning. Guests at the Moana Surfrider hotel got to see and have a hand at mochi pounding. For many, it was their first time ...