Let’s get one thing straight: the brightly coloured, shelf-stable sweets at supermarkets aren’t mochi. The real thing is almost impossible to find in Australia.

During the Japanese New Year celebration, arguably the most important holiday in the country, mochi takes on a sacred role. Named kagami mochi, this variety is displayed from around December 28 to ...

Onosato Daiki became the first Japanese man in eight years to be named a yokozuna, or grand champion, the highest title in ...

Pon de Joy, located in Newton Center, features mochi donuts made daily by owner Heather Kim. Originating in Japan, mochi donuts blend the chewy texture of “mochi,” glutinous rice flour, with the ...

Becoming a baker remains the top dream for Japanese first-graders – but this year’s annual survey of six-year-olds also reflects shifting gender roles, growing interest in online fame and ...

Naples City Council agreed to reinstate the annual New Year's Eve fireworks show, but to have it in January. The decision comes after last year's cancellation due to public safety concerns and ...

Situated just off the St Andrew Square and directly adjacent to Edinburgh’s iconic Princes Street, the new hotel will feature 242 beds over seven stories, and include a rooftop Japanese ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi, which has been on hiatus since the end of 2020, announced Tuesday that it will disband after a tour next spring with all five ...

This year, it's debuting not only a fresh new look, but an updated menu. Some standouts include the King's Burger; a beef patty topped with slaw, pickles and white cheddar on a brioche bun ...

When a new school year starts in August, 21 Washoe County schools will have new principals. Of those, 16 are elementary schools. Four middle schools will have new leaders for 2025-26 school year.