There are different types of sweets found within wagashi including mochi and dango. At first glance these two desserts might seem identical; they're both a form of wagashi, chewy and sweet ...

Dango is a sweet rice dumpling ... A Wagashi variation and a classic Japanese dessert, Nerikiri uses white bean paste and mochi. However, what sets it apart is the unique color and styling.

Following is a transcript of the video. Crystal Lee: This is rainbow dango, bite-sized orbs of colorful, tender mochi. In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a ...