National Mochi Festival in Ichinoseki

Aimi Bell
Aug 27
1 min read

Updated: Sep 26

Ichinoseki continues to pride itself on promoting and preserving its prevalent mochi culture. This sticky-rice delicacy is not only a quintessential part of traditional washoku or Japanese cuisine, but its versatility allows it to evolve.

There is no better way to show-case this than at the Ichinoseki Mochi Summit. This event brings local mochi enthusiasts and those from all over Japan together to show off their special creations.

Twenty-seven vendors will participate, and there will be large 'mochi maki' events where mochi are tossed into the air for people to scramble and catch! Mochi-maki will be held at 13:30 on Saturday the 11th, and 10:00 and 13:00 on Sunday the 12th. Vendors and menus are introduced on the Mochi Fes Facebook page.

This year, The Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 will also be held on the same days in close proximity!