The traditional [[mochi]]-pounding ceremony in Japan using a [[kine]] and special [[mortar (bowl)|]] called an [i]usu[/i].

h4. External Links

* "Wikipedia: Mochi":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mochi#Traditional_preparation]
* "Wikipedia: Usu":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usu_(mortar)]
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