If you haven’t tried mochi yet, you’re missing out! Mochi is a soft, chewy, delicious Japanese dessert that comes in many different varieties and flavors. It is enjoyed year-round in Japan but especially during the Japanese New Year. Mochi’s Origins The exact origin of mochi is unknown, but it is believed that the basic pounding technique used for making mochi originated from China and was eventually passed to Japan. Archaeologists have found steaming tools similar to those u
