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Four types of Ohagi mochi lined up

Types of Mochi: The Big World of Rice Cake Varieties

Mochi is one of those treats straight from Japan that is taking the world by storm. In our mochi blog,...
Senbei: Rice Crackers Packed with Japanese Flavor

Senbei: Rice Crackers Packed with Japanese Flavor

Japan is full of tasty snacks, but if you’ve been on our blog, ordered from us, or have visited Japan...
Green Mochi Next to a box of Red Bean Paste

Mochi: A Tasty Treat Packed with Culture and History

Rice is probably the most important staple food of Japan and has tons of significance in the Japan’s native religion,...
Year of the Horse: Fun Facts about Horses & Japan

Year of the Horse: Fun Facts about Horses & Japan

2026 is the Year of the Horse, which means that many folks will be enjoying a lucky year. And while...
Thanksgiving in Japan: A Day of Rice and Workers

Thanksgiving in Japan: A Day of Rice and Workers

Japan celebrates a version of Thanksgiving now that is known most commonly as Labor Thanksgiving Day. However, unlike the customs...
A small bowl of genmaicha (tea leaves and roasted rice) in front of a pitcher

Genmaicha: Relaxing with Japan's Low Waste Tea

Japanese tea is taking off in popularity with matcha (powdered green tea) leading the front. But with matcha’s unique taste,...
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