Japan is Too Cool part 2 – Zunda Mochi

As we traveled through Sendai, Tomomi bought us some of the regional mochi. Zunda mochi is made with sweetened, crushed edamame (soy bean) instead of the traditional red bean. It has a nuttier flavor and texture, but WOW is it good. Eating foods like this really helps me to appreciate the different regions in Tohoku. …

New Years Mochi

One of the best things about being Japanese-American is New Years. Food-wise, it trumps both Thanksgiving and Christmas. There's absolutely nothing like it in my book. In heaven, I'm going to sit at the table with the Japanese New Years food. But the absolute BEST FOOD at New Years is none other than... mochi! I …