Kagami mochi, Kanji is Mirror rice cake...??
It is a tradidtional Japanese New Year decoration.
Traditionally the kagami mochi was placed in various locations throughout the house.
Nowadays it is usually placed in a household Shinto altar, or Kamidana.
It has also been placed in the Tokonoma, a small decorated alcove in the main room of the home.
In my case, it is decorated on the table in the kitchen.
