Mikawaya

Mikawaya

Mikawaya is a renowned confectionery company that specializes in the production of traditional Japanese sweets, most notably, Mochi Ice Cream. The company was established in 1910 in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, by Ryuzaburo Hashimoto. Mikawaya has been instrumental in popularizing Japanese desserts in the United States and across the globe.

History

Ryuzaburo Hashimoto founded Mikawaya in 1910. The company started as a small, family-owned business that sold traditional Japanese confections. In 1970, Hashimoto's granddaughter, Frances Hashimoto, took over the business. She is credited with the invention of Mochi Ice Cream, a fusion of Japanese mochi and American ice cream, which has since become a global sensation.

Products

Mikawaya's flagship product is the Mochi Ice Cream. This unique dessert is a small, round confection consisting of a soft, pounded sticky rice cake (mochi) on the outside and an ice cream filling on the inside. The company offers a variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and green tea, among others.

In addition to Mochi Ice Cream, Mikawaya also produces a range of other traditional Japanese sweets, such as Manju, Daifuku, and Yokan.

Distribution

Mikawaya products are distributed widely across the United States and internationally. They can be found in various supermarkets, specialty stores, and online platforms. The company also operates several retail stores in Los Angeles.

Legacy

Mikawaya has played a significant role in introducing Japanese confectionery to the American market and beyond. The company's innovative approach to fusing traditional Japanese and Western flavors has resulted in a unique product line that continues to delight consumers worldwide.

See Also

• Japanese Cuisine
• Mochi
• Ice Cream

References

• Mikawaya. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikawaya
• Hashimoto, F. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Hashimoto
• Mochi Ice Cream. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mochi_ice_cream

External Links

• Official Website