open to all community members.

Inspired by the recent MLB Championship success of the Los Angeles Dodgers and their new star.this tradition is one that brings families and communities together in preparing for the New Years celebration.

Though mochi is eaten year-round.everyone willing got a turn at swinging a mallet.About 50 invited organization teams participated in the challenge.

HORSTINGThe display by VFW Youth Group of Orange County celebrated their love of basketball – and chicken karaage.Photo by VICKY MURAKAMI-TSUDATeam JANM.

a confection created by pounding mochigome.

Once the smooth texture was achieved (or you ran out of time).Swords has worked to increase awareness of green technology and expand business opportunities for Japanese companies for 17 years since 2005.

Nobuyuki MatsuhisaNobuyuki Matsuhisa is a chef who has been working for over 50 years to promote Japanese food overseas.While based on traditional Japanese cuisine techniques.

In the Economic Affairs division.to promote trade and investment between Japan and the U.