Joyful rats pounding mochi, super cute yuzen dyed motif by @javasparrow9 to celebrate coming Year of
Joyful rats pounding mochi, super cute yuzen dyed motif by @javasparrow9 to celebrate coming Year of the Rat (lunar year starts on 25th January)Mochitsuki (= pounding mochi) is an important part of Oshogatsu/New Year celebrations in Japan since at least Heian period. Then, eating mochi was seen as a strengthener for bones and teeth, and thought to bring good health.Happy New Year 2020 -- source link
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