Mochitsuki: The Japanese art of pounding rice is a new year
Clip: Season 7 Episode 28 | 4m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
One Detroit learns about Mochitsuki, the Japanese art of pounding rice for the new year
The holidays are a time to celebrate tradition with friends and family. For some Japanese American families, the traditional art of pounding rice is a staple for the new year. Eating mochi is believed to bring good luck. The Japanese American Citizens League invited One Detroit to its Mochitsuki holiday party a few years ago, prior to the pandemic.
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Mochitsuki: The Japanese art of pounding rice is a new year
Clip: Season 7 Episode 28 | 4m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
The holidays are a time to celebrate tradition with friends and family. For some Japanese American families, the traditional art of pounding rice is a staple for the new year. Eating mochi is believed to bring good luck. The Japanese American Citizens League invited One Detroit to its Mochitsuki holiday party a few years ago, prior to the pandemic.
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