Enjoy a Premium Mochi Pounding Experience in Nagoya + Traditional Cafe Tasting Included
- A participatory program where you can enjoyably experience the traditional Japanese event "Mochitsuki" (rice cake pounding) using a mallet and mortar.
- After the experience, savor freshly pounded mochi at a long-established cafe and fully enjoy the Japanese culture of "Wa" (harmony).
- A special experience where you can wear a happi coat, pound mochi, and sample the freshly made mochi.
- You can learn about the craftsman's commitment to rice and the history of mochi pounding, allowing you to experience Japanese food culture.
What to expect
Let's experience "Mochitsuki," a traditional event for Japanese New Year and celebrations. Using a mallet (kine) and mortar (usu), this is a fun cultural experience where all participants make mochi together while calling out to each other. After the experience, please enjoy the taste of Japanese "harmony" while savoring freshly made mochi at a long-established cafe. We offer mochi dishes that vary depending on the occasion. The charm of mochi is that it can be arranged in many ways, such as zenzai (sweet red bean soup with mochi), ozoni (mochi soup), and grilled mochi. We offer a special time to experience uniquely Japanese warm interaction and culture.
Good to know
The mochi pounding experience is a participatory Japanese cultural content that allows you to enjoy watching, pounding, and eating at once. Overseas visitors seek lively energy and teamwork unique to Japan, while the region creates interaction and consumption. Furthermore, shouts, happi coats, and wooden mallets and mortars further enhance Japan's unique culture. Along with safety guidance, you can learn about the background of preserved food culture, providing a cultural experience that transcends generations.