Dango are small, spherical Japanese dumplings made from rice flour. The texture of dango is denser and chewier than mochi due to the use of rice flour instead of steamed, pounded rice.

When it comes to delicious Japanese treats, mochi and dango are some of the most popular, and while they are similar, there are distinct differences.

Suama mochi doesn't have the condiments in the center, and instead are just sweet rectangles with colorful tops. Then, in more recent years, Kito says he started making "rainbow dango." ...

Mochi is an immeasurably soft, ... The milk-infused chichi dango is also given away for springtime celebrations. Square, fruit-flavored mochi is a common sight in American confectionary stores.

Wake Up 2Day checked out the Girl’s Day mochi rush at Nisshodo ... ’ Day is this Sunday a day to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than with some traditional Japanese Chi Chi Dango.

For traditional Japanese dessert, make a stop at Asakusa Soratsuki. Here you’ll find an array of dango (mochi on a stick; ¥400) topped with strawberry slices and colourful sweet bean paste that ...