Sakuramochi

Sakuramochi (sakura->cherry blossom / mochi -> glutinous rice flour) is currently all the rage at the sweet shops, grocery stores, and omiyage stands. It consists of pink tinted mochi wrapped in a pickled cherry tree leaf. It is such a big deal they even served it in the cafeteria bento last week. I thought it was OK, but like so many things here popular because it is popular and not because it is exceptional.