History and Origin of warabi-mochi
  • History and Origin of warabi-mochi

    History and Origin of warabi-mochi
    warabi-mochi has a long history and is said to have been a favorite of Emperor Daigo, so it  have already existed in the Heian period.

    Historically, warabi-mochi was a confectionery eaten by people of high rank because warabi-ko was a luxurious ingredients.

    The current form of warabi-mochi was born in the Kamakura period. ...

    It has evolved into the current form due to the influence of dim sum culture brought from China along with Zen Buddhism and the manners of tea ceremony.

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