Mochi rice cake being stretched by kine mallet with steam rising Free Stock Photo from Japan

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Hands pounding mochi in wooden mortar with steam

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This is a photo of freshly pounded mochi stretching out around the wooden pestle in the mortar. White mochi is stretching out clinging to the pestle, and steam is rising. This is recommended for introducing New Year's events and traditional ceremonies.

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  • brown
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  • 4912 px × 7360 px

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