For those of you who have never made mochi 餅 (or who simply love it), be sure to attend the University of Michigan’s annual mochitsuki event! It’s free to the public. Here is an article on last year’s event, and there’s a video below on mochi-making masters.

Kagami mochi - Image by tanakawho

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The University of Michigan’s Center for Japanese Studies invites you, your family, and friends to celebrate 2011 at our annual

Mochitsuki

Saturday, January 8, 2011
1-4pm

East Hall Math & Psychology Atriums
530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043

Event includes:

• Mochi (sticky rice treats)
• live music
• Kakizome (calligraphy)
• Origami
• Kamishibai (storytelling)
• Manga-drawing
• Japanese games

FREE / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / FAMILIES WELCOME