Iconic Japanese Desserts

Mochi - Chewy rice cake made from glutinous rice, often filled with red bean paste or ice cream.

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Matcha Ice Cream - Smooth, bittersweet green tea-flavored ice cream — a favorite both in Japan and abroad.

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Dango - Skewered sweet dumplings made of rice flour, served with syrup or sauce, often eaten during festivals.

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Castella - A fluffy, honey-sweet sponge cake introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

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Yokan - Firm jelly-like dessert made with red bean paste, agar, and sugar — often beautifully shaped.

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Dorayaki - Two fluffy pancakes sandwiched with sweet red bean paste — famously loved by cartoon character Doraemon.

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Taiyaki - Fish-shaped pastry filled with red bean paste, custard, or chocolate — crisp outside, soft inside.

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