In Japan, May 5th is Children’s Day, and while kashiwa mochi is the well-known treat in eastern Japan, the Kansai region celebrates with chimaki—a sweet, sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves.

This month’s article explores the history and meaning behind chimaki, and how it differs from the savory Chinese version you may know.

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