{"id":158687,"date":"2023-12-21T09:55:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T00:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=158687&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2023-12-21T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T00:55:13","slug":"hakata-mochitsuki-4","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hakata-mochitsuki-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Hakata Mochitsuki"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Embrace the Lunar New Year with the traditional Hakata Mochitsuki, a cherished annual event in Hakata. This custom, which dates back to pre-war times, was a poetic part of Hakata\u2019s cultural landscape, where mochi makers would go from house to house, pounding mochi to the rhythms of shamisen and taiko drums. Since 1996, this enchanting mochi-making tradition has been revived and continues to captivate locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the rhythmic mochi pounding in harmony with the shamisen and taiko, a mesmerizing spectacle that captures the essence of Hakata&#8217;s festive spirit. The event also features the traditional &#8216;Matoi Buri&#8217; performance by the local fire brigade, a vibrant display of cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Join in the mochi-making, or simply enjoy the freshly pounded mochi (available to the first 150 participants, with tickets distributed from around 12 o&#8217;clock). Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to partake in Hakata\u2019s New Year festivities and start your year with a taste of tradition!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-001.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hakata Mochitsuki, \u535a\u591a\u306e\u3082\u3061\u3064\u304d\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-158688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-001.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-001.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2\/11 (Sun., hol.)<br \/>\n\u2022 Mochitsuki: 12:00~14:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Open: 10:00~18:00 (last entry 17:30)<br \/>\n\u2022 Admission fee \u00a5200, free of under JHS<br \/>\n\u2022 Hakata Machiya Furusatokan<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zpGKG2fd7M2cSuW8A\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">6-10 Reisenmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ZFJ8Sk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ZFJ8Sk<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/furusatokan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/furusatokan\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-003.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hakata Mochitsuki, \u535a\u591a\u306e\u3082\u3061\u3064\u304d\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-158690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-003.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-003.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-003.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-003.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-002.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hakata Mochitsuki, \u535a\u591a\u306e\u3082\u3061\u3064\u304d\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-158689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-002.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-002.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fn_hakata-no-mochitsuki_2024_cl-002.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embrace the Lunar New Year with the traditional Hakata Mochitsuki, a cherished annual event in Hakata. This custom, which dates back to pre-war times, was a poetic part of Hakata\u2019s cultural landscape, where mochi makers would go from house to house, pounding mochi to the rhythms of shamisen and taiko drums. 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