Kagami mochi (鏡餅, "mirror rice cake") is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration. It usually consists of two round mochi (rice cakes), [1] [2] [3] [4] the smaller placed atop the larger, and a daidai (a Japanese bitter orange) with an attached leaf on top. In addition, it may have a sheet of konbu and a skewer of dried persimmons under the

2024年6月12日 · Kagami mochi is a Japanese New Year treat and part of the festive tradition of Kagami Biraki. During the New Year, this type of mochi can be found in prepacked packages all over Japan. However, you can make these Japanese rice cakes fresh at home in …

2025年1月1日 · Kagami Mochi (literally “mirror rice cake”) is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration deeply rooted in Shinto practices and Japanese culture. Its distinctive shape, made by stacking round rice cakes, symbolizes wishes for the health and prosperity of families.

2024年1月4日 · Kagami biraki is a traditional Japanese ceremony to break the ornamental mochi and eat it for good health and fortune for the New Year. To conclude the Japanese New Year celebrations, kagami biraki (鏡開き), literally meaning ‘opening the mirror’ or breaking of the mochi, is typically held on January 11th.

2024年12月26日 · Celebrate the Japanese New Year with mochi, a timeless tradition representing unity and good fortune. Learn more about its rich cultural significance!

2023年12月28日 · Japan has a significant New Year tradition: kagami mochi. It’s a traditional food symbolizing the passage of each year, family, and good luck. This treat has stayed the same for centuries, being simple to make and obtain. Discover how Japan uses these attractive and tasty treats to celebrate the New Year! What is kagami mochi?

2024年9月5日 · Made from sweet rice cakes, kagami mochi is a traditional dessert used to celebrate Japanese New Year. The New Year in Japan is one of the most important events in the country, along with New Year's Eve, called Omisoka, held on December 31st.

2019年12月19日 · In Japan, “Kagami mochi” is an important traditional new year’s food. Mochi is also used in many dishes such as zenzai (sweet red bean marmalade), shiruko (sweet red bean soup), wagashi (Japanese confection), and zoni for its chewy texture.

2024年12月26日 · The kagami mochi, a decoration consisting of stacked rice cakes and other elements, is a symbol of New Year in Japan. Here, we introduce the auspicious meanings of its various parts.

2022年3月24日 · Mochi is a traditional Japanese food that many enjoy not only during the New Year, but at various annual events. It has even grown in popularity overseas in the United States alongside with sushi and ramen.