Mochitsuki (Celebrate the Japanese New Year with Freshly Pounded Mochi and Cultural Traditions)NEW

Experience Mochitsuki, a cherished Japanese New Year tradition centered around the ceremonial pounding and sharing of mochi to welcome health, happiness, and community in the year ahead. Hosted by the Crow Museum of Asian Art in collaboration with local Japanese cultural organizations, this family-friendly event invites the Dallas-Fort Worth community to experience one of Japan’s most meaningful seasonal customs through live demonstrations, tastings, and hands-on cultural activities.

Date
Saturday, January 11, 2026

Time
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST

Location
Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, 777 Loop Road Southwest, Richardson, TX 75080

Details
• Live mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) demonstrations
• Freshly made mochi for tasting
• Traditional Japanese New Year activities including calligraphy, nengajo displays, kendama, koma, and fukuwarai
• Cultural performances by local artists (final lineup to be announced)
• Special display of nengajo (New Year’s greeting card) contest winners from local outreach schools
• Opportunity to tour the Crow Museum of Asian Art
• Free with registration and open to all ages

Parking
Free parking is available in Lot M East, located directly in front of the museum entrance.

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