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How One Of Japan's Oldest Businesses Has Served Roasted Mochi For Over 1,000 Years

About 25 generations of one family have made roasted rice cakes at Ichimonjiya Wasuke in Kyoto, Japan. Worshippers praying for good health at the Shinto shrine next door eat them as part of their rituals. The shop started in 1001 AD as the area was suffering from epidemics, and now the COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the business

English
  • Originally Aired March 23, 2021
  • Runtime 8 minutes
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  • Created January 11, 2023 by
    lockle
  • Modified January 11, 2023 by
    lockle