This year, many people gathered again to do mochi pounding together.
We took turns pounding the rice and shared the freshly made mochi right there.
There’s a saying that making a lot of mochi brings good fortune, and I could really feel that atmosphere.
It felt like a moment to connect with people, the place we live in, and the simple gift of food at the start of the new year.
It was a really warm way to start the new year.
by Rino_i39