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The Origins of Mochi, Japan’s Chewiest Favorite Tasty Treat

Mochi is something you can’t get away from in Japan. It’s one of Japan’s most interesting foods, and it’s so chewy and delicious that it alone will have you yearning to return to an authentic Japanese mochi shop once your vacation is over. It is an often sweet, but also savory, variety of rice-based food made ...

Emma Lu

A pack of different colored mochi.

What Is Mochi and Why You Should Be Careful When Eating It

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from short-grain glutinous rice called mochigome. Though it is eaten all year round, it is particularly popular during the Japanese New Year since it is considered to be the traditional food for the day. It also has a reputation for being dangerous, particularly for elders and kids. Harmful ...

Raven Montmorency

Japanese mochi.

A Leisure Farm Featuring Kilning Sweet Potatoes

One of the leisure activities that many people may like to do with their family members or friends on holidays in Taiwan is kilning sweet potatoes. Please watch the following video of kilning sweet potatoes at a Hakka leisure farm in Taiwan: In Taiwan, there are many leisure farms where visitors can take part in ...

Billy Shyu