Kashiwa mochi

Kashiwa mochi (Japanese: かしわ餅, 柏餅) is white mochi surrounding a sweet anko (red bean paste) filling with a Kashiwa leaf wrapped around it.[1]

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Tango no sekku, Children's Day

Tango no sekku (Children's Day) is celebrated in Japan on May 5. On this day, the Japanese promote the happiness and well-being of children. Kashiwa-mochi and chimaki are made especially for this celebration.[1]

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See also

References

  1. "Japanese confectionery". Travel Around Japan. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
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