There are different types of sweets found within wagashi including mochi and dango. At first glance these two desserts might seem identical; they're both a form of wagashi, chewy and sweet ...

Crystal Lee: This is rainbow dango, bite-sized orbs of colorful, tender mochi. In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a selection of other wagashi, or Japanese treats.

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 ...

Meanwhile, leading convenience store chain Lawson Inc. began selling a bright blue “ramune mochi” (soda rice cake) six years ago with the aim of “making wagashi more accessible to younger ...