During oshogatsu (Japanese New Year), people in Japan huddle outside of temples and shrines to pray for an auspicious year, hands warmed by steaming cups of amazake (fermented rice drink).

Coffee Purin (Egg Custard Pudding) Recipe If you need a sophisticated make-ahead dessert for a dinner party, look no further than this Japanese treat known as purin. Each silky, single-serve pudding ...