Japanese customs

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How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi

The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.

Jackie Kojima,

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Why We Eat Mochi on New Year's in Hawaii

The soft, chewy traditional Japanese rice cake is a tasty way to celebrate the new year.

Jackie Kojima,

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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.

Catherine Toth Fox,