HIC’s New Year Mochitsuki Ceremony is about giving thanks to the past year and praying for your family’s health and happiness for the New Year. We welcome the whole family to participate and give thanks to the New Year by experiencing the authentic Japanese tradition of Mochi Pounding. We will guide you through the whole process of mochi pounding from start to finish, This is a perfect chance to bond with your family.

Family Mochi

Date: January 11th, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Honbushin International Center
Fee: $50
($20 to hold your reservation : Non-refundable)
($30 paid at event sign in)

Reservation emails have gone out.  If you haven’t received one and you have filled out the form below, please contact us to confirm.
Email: honbushin.hawaii@gmail.com
Ph: 808-623-7693

Family Mochi Blessing Program

Blessing
(15 mins)

Get blessed for the New Year.
Let us give thanks for 2023 and ask for guidance for year 2024

(Ofuda Amulet inlcuded)

Family Mochi Pounding
(15 mins)

Get together with your family and friends to pound the mochi rice into the round smooth mochi.

Our experts will guide you.

Rounding the Mochi
(15 mins)

Cut and round the mochi into bite size.
The 2.5 lbs of mochi will be yours to take home.
About 15-2o pieces.

Family Mochi


How to RSVP

To reserve your time,  fill out the form below with your preferred time.  We will try to accomodate you as best as we can with your time.  
Reservations are first come first serve and space is limited.
After submitting this form, we will send you an payment link to pay for your reservation ($20 non-refundable).

After making your reservation payment, you will receive a confirmation with your reservation time within 2 business days.  


Please arrive 15 mins prior to your reservation time to check in.
Remaining balance ($30) will be accepted during check in.

RSVP Open

We are no longer taking reservations for our Family Mochi Blessing Experience.