Tribute to the Vision of Mr. Hiroji Kariya and Mochitsuki
April 17, 2026
By Brad Takasuka My name is Brad Takasuka and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have helped to bring Mr. Hiroji Kariya’s vision
By Brad Takasuka My name is Brad Takasuka and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have helped to bring Mr. Hiroji Kariya’s vision
2025 Mochitsuki — Pounded & Made 1,800 lbs 200+ Volunteers Made 1800 lbs of Mochi We had 240+ Volunteers who made 1,800 lbs of Mochi
December brings many things, but most important comes our annual Mochitsuki. A time for one and all to get together and prepare our traditional and
200+ Volunteers Made 1700 lbs of Mochi Another successful Mochitsuki was held on Sunday, December 8. The host Zones 4 & 8 are so very
Guess what? Your favorite Temple activity is right around the corner – MOCHITSUKI! Everyone young, old, and in-between is welcome to join in preparing and/or
In-Person Mochi Tsuki We will again have Mochi Tsuki in person this year! Please reserve Sunday, December 10 to come out and help make delicious
Thanks to everyone who came out to help make mochi! We had over 170 volunteers and we finished in record time. We made about 1,700
In-Person Mochi Tsuki We will have Mochi Tsuki in person this year! Please reserve Sunday, December 11 to come out and help make delicious mochi
Many thanks to everyone for supporting Mochitsuki 2021. Although it was not our annual traditional Mochitsuki, thanks to the Osaka-Ya manju shop in Sacramento, we