Ohagi is a traditional Japanese sweet that has long been associated with offerings for ancestors, especially during seasonal observances such as Higan. In the past, it was more closely tied to these occasions. Today, however, ohagi has become a familiar everyday wagashi that can be enjoyed throughout the year. You can find it in supermarkets and wagashi shops, usually as small portions of sticky rice covered with anko, kinako, sesame, or other coatings. What makes ohagi especially interesting is the rice itself. It is sticky like mochi, yet still slightly grainy. It is neither ordinary steamed rice nor fully pounded ...
