2026 Hidamari Agricultural Experience: Mini Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding Challenge
Japanese name:令和8年度ひだまり農業体験《ミニ門松づくりと餅つきに挑戦》
📅 Sat, Dec 19, 2026
About this event
An event held in the nature-rich Sukemune area of Fujieda City where participants can try making mini kadomatsu perfect for the New Year season and experience traditional mochi pounding using a mortar and pestle. Participants will create original mini kadomatsu using bamboo and bamboo grass from Sukemune. Afterwards, enjoy authentic mochi pounding using delicious locally grown glutinous rice. Freshly pounded mochi can be savored during an exchange lunch featuring local ingredients. Children of elementary school age and younger must be accompanied by a guardian, making it an enjoyable activity for all. Why not bring clothes that can get dirty, a towel, and drinks, and experience this traditional Japanese year-end tradition?
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Old Folk House Hidamari
1490 Sukemune, Fujieda, Shizuoka 426-0085
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