Did you know Sakura is NOT the national flower of Japan? It's actually the chrysanthemum! 😀
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In the past 3 years I always choose to travel in Japan in March to hunt for my favourite Sakura Mochis! Mochis like this one pictured here are handcrafted by artisan sweet shops. Served with a real Sakura flower and a salty Sakura leaf. The mochi is delicate and filled with quality red bean paste.
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I had probably about 10 of these during my 9 day stay in Japan. Every shop makes it slightly different, you may get a smooth exterior for the mochi or like this one, you can see each grain of rice on the mochi skin.
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You have to eat these within 24 hours of purchase so you can't really bring them back as a souvenir to singapore.
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Tokyo tip : if you are in Shibuya, checkout Tokyu Food Show, there's 3 shops selling authentic Sakura Mochis at 148-200jpy a piece and there's a limited daily supply!
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Thanks @doc_macpro for bringing me all the way to try this super awesome Sakura mochi and sadly it was the last one this sweet shop had for sale 🤣 Sharing is caring!