[Osaka] Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting

• * By joining this mochi pounding experience, participants will gain insights into the cherished history and cultural significance of this Japanese tradition
• * Participants will use traditional tools such as a mortar and pestle to pound and shape the glutinous rice dough
• * Enjoy freshly made mochi in its plain form or topped with delicious accompaniments such as kinako (roasted soybean powder), sweet red bean paste, nori (seaweed), and sweet soy sauce

Experience this beloved traditional Japanese cultural activity right in the heart of Osaka. Here, you will learn about the history of mochi pounding, participate in the hands-on process, and enjoy tasting traditional Japanese sweets. **Experience Details** ①A 10-minute talk about the history and cultural significance of mochi pounding ②Join in the process of steaming glutinous rice ③Use traditional tools to pound the steamed rice into mochi ④Enjoy freshly pounded mochi with five beloved Japanese seasonings and ingredients, served alongside a cup of tea