In this charming video Mazzy and her grandparents show how to make mochi filled with red bean paste in just a few minutes using a microwave and a few...
Family Activities, Food & Fun, Learn
Playlist - January 11th - 20th
As explained by Lynn Geis, to ensure good luck, Japanese traditionally purchase a small figure that represents the zodiac animal of the current year...
This fun and educational video introduces Osechi, the traditional Japanese New Year’s food. The viewer is asked to try and guess the answers to...
Connie Masuoka from the Japanese American Museum of Oregon provides an overview of how mochi making has changed from ancient times to the present day...
Cultural Demonstration, Food & Drinks, Learn, Traditional Demonstrations
Jan-15th | Tea Ceremony by Nikkei Fujinkai
Nikkei Fujinkai (Japanese Ladies Group) and Urasenke Portland Association share Sado – The Way of Tea and present a brief history and philosophy of...
Paul Matsushima will be reading his book “Thank You Very Mochi” for this year’s virtual Mochitsuki. A Story of Culture, Tradition, and Family. When...
Join SORA and youths Liam and Marin to learn about the Japanese art of Shodo in a fun and engaging way. Your family will learn to use the natural...
…or how not to eat? I love mochi! YOU love mochi!! WE ALL love mochi!!! …wait, what IS mochi exactly? Do you know the difference between sweet...
Carolyn Woody, of Lunarcat Studios, demonstrates how to fold an origami Kagmi Mochi, a traditional Japanese New Year decoration. It usually consists...
This fun and educational video introduces many of the things associated with Mochi, Japanese rice cakes. The viewer is asked to try and guess the...