2020 - 24th Annual Japanese American New Year Celebration Mochitsuki 2020 (Food Demos, Performances, Mochi Pounding)NEW

Mochitsuki is Portland’s annual Japanese New Year celebration and has been a premier event in the local community since 1996.

Mochitsuki Portland is a community volunteer-run non-profit event.

The goal of Mochitsuki is to celebrate tradition by sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture.

2019 event attracted more than 3,000 people, not just Japanese Americans, but from every walk of life shared and enjoyed the event. We expect the number of visitors to grow more in the upcoming 2020’s event.

We welcome you to join the celebration while enjoying the great food, performers, and activities presented at Mochitsuki.

Come and join the fun and educational event for the whole family!

Mochitsuki Date
January 26, 2020 - Sunday

Tiime
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Advance Tickets
$10 Adult
$7 Senior (Age 62+)/Student (w/ID)
$4 Child (Age 4-12)
Purchase advance tickets online at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/4419381

Scheduled
Japnese Food Demos
11:10am Nostalgic Japanese-American Food - Connie Masuoka
11:45am Do you really know what Sushi is? - Danny Chan of Sumo Sushi
12:30pm What is Tofu and how it’s made - Jason Ogata of Ota Tofu
1:15pm “Wagashi” Traditional Japanese sweets - Gena Renaud of Yume Confections
2:00pm A Perfect cup of Green Tea - Yukiko Vossen of Hiwa Tea
2:45pm How Ramen noodles are made.- Lola Milholland of Umi Organic
3:30pm How Japanese eat tons of vegetables deliciouly - Kathleen Phipps

Children’s “Bento” Making Class
Limited seatings available. First come, first served.
Sign up at the day of the event in front of the classroom (Room#136 on the 1st floor).

Main Stage Performances
SET ONE
11:15 Takohachi (Taiko)
11:35 Utsukikai (Mochi-Pounding)
11:50 Buyo Doko Kai (Classical Dance)

SET TWO
12:30 Consular Office of Japan
12:35 Oregon Koto Kai (Koto Ensemble)
1:00 Larry Tyrrell (Shakuhachi)
1:20 PSU Taiko (Lion Dance)

SET THREE
2:00 Portland Taiko
2:20 Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo (Storytelling)
2:30 Team Japonesque (Dance)
2:45 PSU Kyogen (Classical Theater)

SET FOUR
3:15 Hummingbird Chorus
3:25 The OTO Band (J-Pop Covers)

Mochi Pounding Demonstration
Children’s Mochi Pounding Activity by Utsukikai

Calligraphy & Martial Art Demonstration
Japanese Brush Calligraphy Demonstration - Sekko Kai
Jo-Jutsu, Traditional Japanese Weapons Art - Rose City Shindokai
Kendo, Traditional Japanese Kendo (Swordsmanship sport) - Obukan Kendo Club