Dango


Dango is a Japanese dumpling and sweet made from mochiko, related to mochi. It is often served with green tea.
Dango is eaten year-round, but the different varieties are traditionally eaten in given seasons. Three to five dango are often served on a skewer.

Types

The many different varieties of dango are usually named after the various seasonings served on or with it.
A common Japanese proverb "hana yori dango" refers to a preference for practical things rather than aesthetics.
A hairstyle consisting of dango-like buns on either side of the head is sometimes known as odango.
Dorodango is a Japanese art form in which earth and water are molded to create a delicate, shiny sphere, resembling a billiard ball.

Unicode character

The Unicode emoji character ? is used to resemble Hanami dango. The character was introduced in October 2010.