Washi paper ornament (Osonae-Mochi)Description Offering mochi, also known as 'Kagami Mochi,' is a traditional round rice cake used for New Year celebrations. It is believed that Toshigami sama, the deity who brings fortune in the new year, sits upon these offered mochi and resides there. Consuming this mochi is thought to bestow strength, wishing for the family's health and safety throughout the year. The mochi's round shape symbolizes completeness, and stacking two pieces signifies