kashiwa mochi
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Kashiwa mochi (Japanese: かしわ餅, 柏餅) is a wagashi (Japanese confection) of white mochi surrounding a sweet anko (red bean paste) filling with a kashiwa (oak) leaf wrapped around it.{{cite web|url=http://www.travel-around-japan.com/j54-confectionery.html|title=Japanese confectionery|website=Travel Around Japan|access-date=10 March 2016}} Unlike the cherry blossom leaf used in sakura mochi, the oak (kashiwa) leaf used in kashiwa mochi is not eaten and used only to symbolize the prosperity of one's descendants.{{Cite web|title=Kashiwa mochi, Japanese seasonal sweets on children’s day|url=https://abccooking-t.jp/japan_news/seasonal_kashiwa/|date=2019-05-05|access-date=2021-02-08|website=ABC Cooking Travel}}
Children's Day
Tango no sekku (Children's Day) is celebrated in Japan on May 5. On this day, the Japanese promote the happiness and well-being of children. Kashiwa-mochi and chimaki are made especially for this celebration.
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