By Team Latestly
The inception of National Mochi Day traces back to 2021, when Mochi Mochi Wagashi, a Hawaiian mochi enterprise, designated this day for the celebration of mochi's myriad wonders. The roots of the unassuming mochi stretch into ancient times. Historical records indicate that the Japanese began crafting their own mochi during the Jomon period, spanning from 14,000 B.C. to 300 B.C., as they began cultivating their rice.
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