ikasen
Ikasen is a type of Japanese traditional sweet, specifically a type of confection. It is often made with mochi, a pounded glutinous rice cake, or sometimes with agar-agar, a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed. The texture of ikasen can vary, but it is typically soft and chewy.
These sweets are often flavored with fruit, such as plum (ume), or other natural ingredients. They can