Why We Eat Mochi on New Year’s in Hawaiʻi
The soft, chewy traditional Japanese rice cake is a tasty way to celebrate the new year.
Japanese customs
How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
The Story Behind Hawaii’s Mochi-Pounding Tradition
For many Island families, mochi, whether hand-pounded or store-bought, signifies the start of the New Year.