Tsukimi: Japan’s Moon Viewing Tradition and Autumn Dumplings
In Japan, the Moon Viewing Festival, or Tsukimi/Otsukimi, is closely associated with the “mid autumn full moon,” called Chushu no Meigetsu. The […]
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Minazuki: Kyoto’s Triangular Sweet That Tastes Like Summer
It literally means “month without water,” yet it refers to June, which falls right in the middle of Japan’s rainy season. In […]
Kashiwa Mochi and Japan’s Children’s Day: Traditions, Carp Streamers, and More!
If you visit Japan in early May, you might come across a curious little sweet wrapped in a large green leaf, Kashiwa […]
Sakura Mochi: A Tale of Two Styles – Which One Is Your Favorite?
Have you ever tried sakura mochi? If so, do you remember what it looked like? Did you know that there are […]
Tea Events in Madrid, 2024
On 13th July we were invited by our friends of Wagashi Utatane and The Matcha House to participate at a whole day […]