Mochitsuki

In collaboration with Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, Dallas Japanese Association, and the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, you are invited to experience a beloved Japanese New Year tradition — pounding and sharing mochi to welcome health, happiness, and community in the year ahead.

Mochitsuki — the traditional ceremony of pounding rice into mochi — is one of Japan’s most iconic ways to welcome the New Year. The celebration symbolizes good health, longevity, and community unity. This annual event invites the Dallas-Fort Worth community to experience this tradition firsthand through demonstrations, tastings, and hands-on cultural activities and performances.

Event highlights include:

• Live Mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) demonstrations
• Freshly made mochi — soft, chewy, and delicious!
• Traditional Japanese New Year activities, including calligraphy, nengajo card-displays, kendama, koma, fukuwarai and more.
• Cultural performances by local artists (final lineup coming soon!)
• A special display of Nengajo (New Year’s greeting card) contest winners from JASDFW outreach schools
• Tour of Crow Museum of Asian Art

This rich Japanese tradition is perfect for families, friends, and anyone curious about Japan!

Free with registration.

Parking

Guests may park free of charge in Lot M East, located directly in front of the museum entrance. Click here for directions to Lot M East.