Sakuramochi (桜餅) is a japanese confection (wagashi) consisting of sweet, pink-colored rice cake (mochi) with a red bean paste (anko) center and wrapped in a pickled cherry blossom (sakura) leaf. different regions of japan have different styles of sakuramochi. kanto-style uses shiratama-ko (白玉粉, rice flour) to make the rice cake, and kansai-style uses dōmyōji-ko (道明寺粉, glutinous rice flour). the sweet is traditionally eaten during the spring season, especially on girl's day (hinamatsuri; march 3) and at flower viewing parties (hanami). the leaf may or may not be eaten depending on individual preference.

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