Mochi and dango are both delightful and deserve to be appreciated as the unique dishes that they are. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink ...

Editor’s note: In the Taste of Life series ... In the Kumamoto dialect, “dago” means “dango,” or dumpling. They are made of flour kneaded with water and can be turned into sweets ...