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it is the closeness that mochitsuki and other temple activities foster that has kept the temple so strong and centered.Mochitsuki is a tradition that brings together members of all ages.

people came by to pick up mochi and the temple held an o-soji clean-up.About 200 people pitched in and pounded 550 pounds of mochi gome into delicious rice cakes.Jordy Ito makes mochi with grandma Kathie Umemoto at the Senshin Buddhist Temple mochitsuki held on Dec.

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which are also considered good luck if eaten.the virtual talks explained the latest travel restrictions and safety requirements.

including New Years celebrations.and monthly karaoke club returning in 2023.

more than 100 organizations this year alone have been honored by state legislatures for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve.a homecoming for Okinawan descendants around the world hosted every five years by the Okinawan government.