The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is hosting its annual Mochitsuki to celebrate the end of the year this Friday.
Mochitsuki, meaning mochi-pounding, is a Japanese end-of-year tradition.
The event will include fresh and frozen mochi for sale, a mochi-pounding demonstration by the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association, pound-your-own mochi, stage performances and a variety of food and beverage vendors.
Vendors will include:
- Ichiyo’s Matcha Bar
- Mükasi Coffee Roasters
- Japanese Crepe Sasuke
- Kanadell Japanese Bakery
- eF and Be Bakehouse
- Bon Mano Bon
- Japadog
- Japan Rice Bowl Association
There will be performances by Chibi Taiko, Satsuki-Kai Dance and Vancouver Okinawa Taiko.
For more information, see the event’s webpage.
Nikkei Mochitsuki 2023
When: Friday, Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 6688 Southoaks Cres.
Cost: Free
