Making mochi for the new year is a tradition that’s observed by many of Hawaii’s families of Japanese ancestry.

Making mochi for the New Year is a tradition that’s observed by many of Hawaii’s families of Japanese ancestry.

Flipping the mochi is hard. The rice comes out real hot. Um, all about timing. Make sure you, your fingers don’t get smashed.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a Japanese tradition to pound mochi to bring good luck and fortune as we approach the new year.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a Japanese tradition to pound mochi to bring good luck and fortune as we approach the new year. He met with owner and founder Kazutomo Robert Hori to learn more about ...

The space has a clean and modern open kitchen and a dining area filled with warm bamboo tones, soft pink accents and touches ...

Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.

The Takeya family of Hilo spent the weekend pounding mochi the old-fashioned way, a New Year’s tradition they have celebrated for 100 years.

A change in ownership awaits a popular shaved ice and boba shop in Pismo Beach. PCH Shave Ice & Boba was recently listed for ...

Living in Hawaii, the traditions of the local people are so ingrained in many homes and you don’t need to be Japanese to ...