12-11-2010


Mochi, or pounded rice cake, is a classic treat year-round in Japan, but particularly at New Year.  In order to make it by hand you put rice in a bowl and beat it with a hammer.  This was on display in front of a mochi shop.  Notice it's stamped with 福, the symbol for good fortune at New Year.
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