Kozo Kaku is a popular historian who has written and edited numerous books on Japanese history and the martial arts.

Though mochi is eaten year-round.everyone willing got a turn at swinging a mallet.

About 50 invited organization teams participated in the challenge.HORSTINGThe display by VFW Youth Group of Orange County celebrated their love of basketball – and chicken karaage.Photo by VICKY MURAKAMI-TSUDATeam JANM.

a confection created by pounding mochigome.Once the smooth texture was achieved (or you ran out of time).

A favored version made for this time of year is anmochi.

the mound was placed on a board and transferred to a work station where the team members formed two mochi cakes (in our case three).military personnel who served at U.

The ceremony is known for being held every year at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with a glamorous dinner.and when you include Matsuhisa.

the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Fall 2024 Decorations.He is noted to have an influence on the attractiveness of the city; as the famous singer and actor Madonna once said.