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 ...

Celebrate spring with this beautiful Hanami Dango recipe—Japanese cherry blossom dumplings made with tofu for extra softness and tenderness! These colorful, lightly sweet mochi skewers are perfect for ...

Japanese confectionery brings out the best of the seasons by foregrounding motifs and flavors representing the changing weather. Indeed, once I started living in Japan and experiencing the ebbs and ...

Traditional Japanese teatime sweets, known as wagashi, are in a league of their own. While western desserts are often equated with excess and indulgence, the dainty wagashi instead calls for quiet ...

This video shows how to make hanami dango, a Japanese cherry blossom dumpling, in 30 minutes. It includes making the dough with glutinous rice flour, rice flour, sugar, and tofu, coloring it with ...