Mochi first appeared in Japan during the Jômon period, at the same time as rice culture started in the country. Years later (794-1185), it was officially used in religious ceremony.

Visitors can casually enjoy tea and Japanese traditional confection without worrying about the strict rules of tea ceremony. After a “cuppa,” they can relax by lying down on tatami mats or sit ...

Mochi Tsuki, the community festival that celebrates Japanese heritage in the Pacific Northwest with traditional activities each January, returns to Bainbridge Island for the 35th time on Saturday ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make a reservation a few days in advance for the Zen-like Umami Café, which offers Japanese teas and traditional confections like mochi and baked manju. You can't make ...