Wagashi Pix

I’ve been addicted to having sakuramochi this Spring.
They were so beautiful and yummy… I miss them so much!

See the first post about Sakuramochi.
The sakuramochi in the photo represents the Kansai (western) style.

Shop information:
Minamoto Kitchoan’s homepage (Japanese)
Minamoto Kitchoan’s homepage (English translated by Google)

See the first post about Sakuramochi.
The sakuramochi in the photo represents the Kansai (western) style.

Shop information:
Hontakasagoya’s homepage (Japanese)
Hontakasagoya’s homepage (English translated by Google)

Sakuramochi is a seasonal wagashi which consists of pink mochi (rice cake) and red bean paste, covered with a sakura (cherry) leaf. It is a popular confection that you can see only in the spring season.

The style of sakuramochi differs depending on the region in Japan. Basically, Kanto (eastern) style such as Tokyo is made from rice flour and Kansai (western) style such as Osaka is made from glutinous rice flour for batter.

The one in the photo represents the Kanto (eastern) style. The red bean paste is covered with a flat, crepe-like mochi.

Shop information:
Aoyagi’s homepage (Japanese)
Aoyagi’s homepage (English translated by Google)