The competition for attention was fierce at this year’s Mochitsuki  community fair.  (Mochitsuki means “making rice cakes”).  In the midst of Taiko drums, martial arts, music, food, and activities, ikebana arrangements offered an oasis of quiet and beauty. Thanks go to members from the Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ohara and Ryusei-ha schools, who provided arrangements. Please click to see photos.

This 22nd Annual Japanese American New Year Celebration was held at Smith Memorial Student Union of Portland State University on Sunday, January 28th.