Japan's Sweet Creations.
By: Suman Pant
Mochi
: Chewy rice cakes with sweet fillings like red bean paste, often enjoyed during celebrations.
Dorayaki
: Pancake-like confections filled with anko (sweet red bean paste), a popular snack.
Taiyaki
: Fish-shaped pastries filled with custard, chocolate, or red bean paste.
Matcha Parfait
: Layered dessert featuring matcha (green tea) ice cream, adzuki beans, and mochi.
Anmitsu
: Chilled dessert with agar jelly cubes, anko, fruit, and syrup.
Sakura Mochi
: Cherry blossom-infused mochi with sweet red bean paste, wrapped in a pickled cherry leaf.
Kakigori
: Shaved ice dessert topped with flavored syrups, condensed milk, and fruits.
Warabi Mochi
: Jelly-like mochi coated with kinako (toasted soybean flour) or kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup).
Yokan
: Jelly-like sweet made from red bean paste or fruit puree, served in slices.
Kuzumochi
: Kudzu root starch mochi topped with kuromitsu and kinako, offering a unique texture and flavor.