This
exciting annual event has been a JVS tradition for many years.
We
had an unprecedented number of participants this year -300. It’s
not
only record-breaking news, but also a great way to kick off the
new
year.
Young and old (some from
got
together at Kabuto South, a Japanese restaurant, on the first
Sunday
of the year. The day was filled with great times and tasty treats. The
traditional
mochi-tsuki demonstration calls for a pair of real wooden
mortar
and a mallet (see the link Mochi-tsuki).
Some lucky people went home
full of smiles and the prize air tickets thanks to the fun raffle that was held.
We
look forward to having you at our next Mochi-tsuki & New
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All set and ready to go. Men in happi coats standing by!
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The
serving team needed the most volunteers of all to keep the customers
happy. The serving team does more than just serve a piece of rice cake to a couple of hundred
empty stomachs in a speedy flow. |
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Admission and cashier team. A set of samurai armor and a white silk gown in the back.
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Mochi
making team is responsible for the smooth supply flow of steamed rice
and cakes to the serving team and demonstration team equipped with half
dozen electric steamers. |
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Pounding demonstration. Not as easy as one may think. The mallet is quite heavy and the rice gets sticky. Absolute timing is a must between pounder and turner. |
Happy
faces of families and couples enjoying the variety of treats.
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Jerry
Giles, the Chairman of the Board, JVS takes a big whack.
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A
little one challenges with a big help from the experienced.
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