This
exciting annual event at Kabuto South Japanese restaurant has been a JVS tradition for many years.
We
had 324 participants, about 50 more than last year. Many people came from Richmond and the
neighboring districts. In addition to them, some people came from Hampton
Roads and other areas. Both American and Japanese people had a great time.
The
traditional
mochi-tsuki demonstration calls for a pair of real wooden mortar
and a mallet
(see the link Mochi-tsuki).
These days many urban Japanese people rarely have an opportunity to
experience mochitsuki. However, young and old experienced Mochitsuki with
the help of volunteers.
After that, they enjoyed
tasty fresh mochi and zoni(mochi soup).
Thanks
to the fun raffle that was held, more than 70 lucky people went home
full of smiles with the prizes.
Questionnaire
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This is
inside Kabuto South restaurant. Kabuto and a poster of
Japanese New Year Greeting create a Japanese
atmosphere.
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Very
powerful pounding
demonstration by men. When it starts, the room resounded with the
shout, "Yoisho! (Here we go!) " |
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Mrs, Yamagichi, wife
of the owner of Kabuto tried Mochitsuki.
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Two
little ones challenge with a help from adults.
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These are
the prizes for more than 70 lucky people thanks to the
donation of many companies.
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We
had many people at this event.
They enjoyed
many kind of flavors such as Anko (Sweet Red Bean Paste), Kinako (Roasted Soy Bean
Powder)
and Nori. (Seaweed Wrap with Soy Sause) |
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We were able to hold this event with the
generous support of
the sponsors listed below;
Kabuto Japanese
House of Steaks (South)
Kappo Nara -
Japanese Restaurant
Kinyo Virginia,
Inc.
"K" Line America,
Inc.
Maruchan Virginia,
Inc.
MGC Advanced
Polymers, Inc.
Mitsubishi
Chemical Holdings Group
NGK-Locke Polymer
Insulators, Inc.
Nippon Express
USA, Inc.
San-J
International, Inc.
Sompo Japan
Insurance Company of America
Sumitomo Machinery
Corp. of America
Virginia Economic
Development Partnership
Wako Chemicals
USA, Inc.
Williams Mullen
Yupo Corporation
America
Seventy-one (71) volunteers helped with this
event.
The Japan-Virginia Society deeply
appreciates your sponsorship and continued support for this event.
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