Elementary school mochitsuki.

Probably one of my favorite annual events at my favorite elementary school in JET. I will indeed miss it.

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They always let the foreigners/adults take a crack at it.

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The cooking of the rice...

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Japan - both creative and mechanically inclined.

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The munchkins enjoy the fruits of their labors. [I will so miss these kids.]

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As always, the child labor/cleanup starts at a youthful age.

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