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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 their five favorite flavors, each in a 6-pack box, and have the case delivered safely in dry ice, ensuring the freshness and consistency that fans crave.

"The online store is a fun and easy way for Mochi Ice Cream lovers to choose their favorite flavors in just a few clicks and have it shipped directly to their door, which is especially great for markets that do not yet have our product," Frances Hashimoto, President of Mikawaya, stated.

Mochi Ice Cream coupons and online purchase are available at http://www.mochiicecream.com (bulk orders are available for restaurants, grocery stores or other vendors). Mochi Ice Cream can also be found in select grocery stores such as Trader Joe's, Bristol Farms, Gelsons, Ralph's, Albertson's, Jensen's, King's, D'Agostino, Mollie Stones, Andronico's, Lundardi's Markets, Piazza's Markets, Gene's Fine Foods, Trag's Markets, Cosentino's Markets, Draeger's Markets, Cal Mart, Berkeley Bowl, Delano Markets, 99 Ranch Markets, Key Markets and HOWS Markets.

For more information on Mochi Ice Cream or the plant opening, call Nurit Kotick at 626.240.0285 or visit http://www.mochiicecream.com.

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.

Press Contact: Nurit Kotick, 626.240.0285, Email

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