Kashiwa mochi

Kashiwa mochi (Japanese: かしわ餅, 柏餅) is a wagashi (Japanese confection) of white mochi surrounding a sweet anko (red bean paste) filling with a kashiwa (oak) leaf wrapped around it.

[1] Unlike the cherry blossom leaf used in sakura mochi, the oak (kashiwa) leaf used in kashiwa mochi is not eaten and used only to symbolize the prosperity of one's descendants.

[2] Tango no sekku (Children's Day) is celebrated in Japan on May 5.

On this day, the Japanese promote the happiness and well-being of children.

Kashiwa-mochi and chimaki are made especially for this celebration.