Members of Kona Hongwanji Mission prepare mochi during the annual mochi pounding event Saturday at the temple. The tradition has continued at the temple for several decades, held on Dec. 30 of every year. This year, 400 pounds of rice were used to make the mochi.
Members of Kona Hongwanji Mission prepare mochi during the annual mochi pounding event Saturday at the temple. The tradition has continued at the temple for several decades, held on Dec. 30 of every year. This year, 400 pounds of rice were used to make the mochi.
