red and white egg-shaped mochi
A traditional Japanese sweet often associated with celebrations and auspicious occasions. The name literally means 'crane's child mochi', referencing the egg-like shape and the crane's symbolism of longevity.
There is a custom of eating tsurunokomochi at New Year's.
Tsurunokomochi, with its red and white colors, is considered auspicious.
From 鶴 (tsuru, 'crane') + の (no, possessive particle) + 子 (ko, 'child') + 餅 (mochi, 'rice cake'), referring to the egg-like shape and the crane's auspicious symbolism.