For many Japanese families, mochi pounding is a New Year's tradition believed to bring good fortune and long life. In Kailua, ...

On average, Mochi Health members lose 36 pounds in their first year, and most sustain their weight loss much longer than they ...

The National Police Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency are urging elderly people to be careful when eating mochi rice cakes during the New Year holidays. The appeal is made every year ...

A stray cat brought to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control in mid-December has been reunited with her original owner ...

New Year's Day is often celebrated with traditional, symbolic foods across the world. Find out what makes this Japanese soup ...

Learn how to make your own mochi ice cream balls at home, mango or pistachio take your pick. You will need a bamboo steamer basket. To make the mango and passionfruit mochi ice cream, first, freeze ...

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Nursery school children in northern Japan have tried their hand at making sticky rice cakes, or mochi, which will be used as ...

Here are 15 holiday happenings for Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, 2026. When: Until 1 p.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25 Where: King ...

A local chef is taking Pembrokeshire diners on a culinary world tour at a monthly pop up that is growing in popularity. Ty ...