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A man wearing a red tunic and black headband kneads mochi in a tall wooden bowl.
Cultural Celebration

Mochi Pounding (Omochitsuki)

Celebrate the Japanese New Year with mochi pounding!

General Admission

Celebrate the New Year at the Asian Art Museum with the vibrant Japanese tradition of Omochitsuki, or mochi pounding!

Believed to bring good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead, this festive practice combines high-energy tradition with community celebration. Watch a dynamic demonstration by skilled practitioners, then step up and take a turn at the wooden mallet yourself. Afterward, enjoy fresh mochi tastings and experience the sweetness of welcoming new beginnings together.

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