After a delicious sushi extravaganza and a good night's rest, we had our eyes on the distant ocean. Fortunately, modern technology provides society with a special program called 'the surf report.' With an understanding of the wave energy around us, we could take our time and listen to some tunes while enjoying some tea before a really special traditional occurence. MOCHI!! Mochi is a tradiitional Japanese food made from rice - pounded into submission until it resembles a dough like substance. nice and sticky, and hard to handle for these amateur mochi making fingers. the photos are enticing, and the taste was proper. Check out Chiyori's wonderful family! Next stop, Shikoku...
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