Mikawaya is a 100-year-old family run business that specializes in the creation of fine Japanese pastries and desserts. Run by Frances Hashimoto and her husband Joel Friedman, Mikawaya offers snack and dessert-lovers alike an alternative to traditional ice cream. Mochi Ice Cream combines a well-known and loved dessert, ice cream, with a chewy, marshmallow-type dough.
Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream Adds Five Delectable Flavors to Its Lineup
Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream has today announced the addition of two top favorite tastes and three truly authentic Asian flavors to the company's already considerable range LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has today announced it will be adding five new mouthwatering flavors to its lineup. Mikawaya […]
Mikawaya USA Introduces a New Line of Exottics Ice Cream
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, is proud to announce the launch of Mikawaya Exottics Ice Cream, a new line of premium, gourmet ice cream. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130916/PH80197-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130916/PH80197-b) Expanding on the success and popularity of Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream, Mikawaya Exottics Ice Cream brings in a new line of […]
Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream Launches Online Apparel Store Featuring Popular Mochi Squad T-Shirts
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, announces the launch of its ice-cold apparel store. Mochi t-shirts are now available at www.MochiIceCream.com. Mochi Ice Cream is bringing its mouthwatering flavors onto a t-shirt that shows off customers' taste in sweet treats. The giggling Mochi Squad characters decorate the back […]
Mikawaya Achieves OK Kosher Certification for its Mochi Ice Cream and Pastries
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, announces its delicious Mochi Ice Cream and Mikawaya pastries have achieved the OK Kosher Certification. New packaging with the OK symbol will begin rolling out at grocery stores across the U.S. within the next few weeks. "Many people have asked if our […]
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — With great sadness, Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, announces the death of Frances Hashimoto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mikawaya, as well as a significant leader in Japanese American community. The Los Angeles-raised Roosevelt High School and University of Southern California alumna's passion for working with […]
Mikawaya Mochi Unveils New Mouthwatering Website
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2012 — Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, announces the launch of a redesigned http://www.mochiicecream.com. The new look adds a contemporary touch to the playful Mochi Ice Cream website. Mikawaya is releasing the new website just in time for the sweltering summer season. The new design enhances the Mochi experience […]
Mikawaya Mochi Relaunches Enhanced Online Store
LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2012 — Mikawaya USA, the original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, announces the opening of a new online store at http://www.mochiicecream.com that makes it easier than ever to have this delicious frozen treat delivered at your doorstep. Mikawaya has redesigned its Mochi Ice Cream online store to bring the seven Mochi […]
Mikawaya Launches Ice Cream Pint Design Contest for Upcoming 'Exottics' Line
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2011 — Mikawaya, maker of unique Japanese pastries and original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has announced a contest on http://www.mochiicecream.com as well as on their Facebook fan page in which fans will compete to create the design for their upcoming line of exquisite premium ice cream known as "Exottics." Entries […]
Mikawaya Mochi Announces Winner of Viral Video Song Contest
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2011 — Mikawaya, the original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has announced the winner of its viral video song contest. The winning video, entitled "Candy Land Mikawaya Mochi," was submitted by David Deisenroth and received nearly 3,100 votes and over 4,800 views. Mr. Deisenroth will receive the Grand Prize of a […]
Mikawaya Mochi Launches Viral Video Song Contest to Promote Mochi Ice Cream
LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2011 — Mikawaya, the original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has launched a viral video song contest on http://www.mochiicecream.com and on their Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mochi-Ice-Cream/98033016935) in which visitors can post homemade Mochi Ice Cream videos of them singing about Mikawaya Mochi to the website, where they are voted on for […]
Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream Announces New Flavor Winner
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2011 — Mikawaya USA has announced the winner of its 3-month "New Flavor Contest" today, and the winner is … PUMPKIN SPICE! Mikawaya Mochi enlisted the help of fans online via its website and Facebook fan page, and the response was overwhelming. "We are very pleased to announced that the fans […]
Mikawaya Opens New Plant Near Downtown Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2010 — Mikawaya USA, the original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, opened the doors to a new plant near downtown Los Angeles. The plant, spanning nearly 103,000 square feet, has all the latest amenities to ensure high quality, high volume and increased flexibility in production of Mikawaya ice cream, gelato and […]
Mikawaya Opens New Online Store in Response to Demand
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2010 — Mikawaya USA, the original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has launched a new online store at http://www.mochiicecream.com, giving access to this delicious treat for fans who do not have availability in their local market. Customers who purchase Mochi Ice Cream on the website will have the choice to select […]
Fans of Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream Needed to Help Pick New Flavor
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2010 — Mikawaya USA kicked off the "New Flavor Contest" today and are asking fans of Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream to vote on a new flavor. "Mochi Ice Cream is all about fresh, fun ideas, and we can't wait to see which flavor all the Mochi Ice Cream eaters out there […]
Mikawaya USA Introduces Perfect Portions of Mochi Ice Cream in New 2-Pack
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2010 — Mikawaya USA is making it easier to indulge in sweet treats responsibly by offering Mochi Ice Cream in a new, perfectly proportioned 2-pack. "We want to make it as easy as possible for dessert lovers to make smart choices when it comes to including sweets in a well-rounded diet," […]
Cultural Fusion Is Key Ingredient in Mikawaya's Sweet Success on 100-Year Anniversary
LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2010 — Mikawaya USA is proudly celebrating 100 years as the finest maker in traditional Japanese pastries. With success deeply rooted in Japanese recipes, the company has embraced cultural fusion to create internationally demanded desserts for the past century. "Mikawaya was founded on traditional Japanese pastries and that is what we […]
Tiny Tot Snags Spotlight to Win Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream Video Contest
LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2010 — Mikawaya USA today announced the winners of the Mochi Ice Cream video contest. First place goes to Marco DeCapite, father of tiny tot Mia DeCapite, whose adorable, Mochi-muffled performance won 5,770 votes. Second place goes to Rose Sok with 3,828 votes for her whimsical, self-proclaimed "One and Only Mochi […]
Mikawaya Launches MochiIceCream.com
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2010 — Mikawaya USA, maker of Mochi Ice Cream, debuted their new website http://www.mochiicecream.com. With a variety of interactive features, the site seeks to engage customers with the brand. The site, which is a spinoff of the Mikawaya website, was built to increase awareness and generate interest and trial of the […]
Mikawaya Gives Away Mochi Ice Cream Samples for Halloween
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2009 — On October 31, Mikawaya, the original creator of Mochi Ice Cream, will give away FREE 2oz. Mochi Ice Cream samples with the purchase of a pastry, drink, gelato or gift box. Samples are limited to one per person and are available at 3 retail stores in Southern California. The […]
