The most important parts of the Japanese text on the front of that package are チョコ, “chocolate,” and 餅, “mochi,” but the whole thing translates to Delicious Chocolate Kirimochi to Bake.” Kirimochi, ...

as mochi can take on various fillings like red bean paste or even chocolate. In America, mochi commonly refers to little ice cream balls that are coated in sweet rice dough, resulting in a ...

Fillings are quite common with sweet mochi too, whether it be a complementary flavor of ice cream (spicy chocolate ice cream ...

While its roots lie in ceremonial use and as sacred offerings, mochi has since evolved into a beloved dessert, serving as a ...