Kashiwa mochi is a wagashi of white mochi surrounding a sweet anko filling with a kashiwa, or Japanese emperor oak, leaf wrapped around it. Unlike the cherry blossom leaf used in sakura mochi, the oak leaf used in kashiwa mochi is not eaten and used only to symbolize the prosperity of one's descendants.
Kashiwa mochi
Japanese (Romanized)
Mochi wrapped in kashiwa (oak) leaves
Associated with:
Children's Day (Japan)
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Wikidata ID:
Q3141360
Wikipedia title:
Kashiwa mochi
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