Akiko's over the years has become synonymous with MOCHI POUNDING. Our very first Mochi Pounding began with 23 people, mostly neighbors who pulled out their old equipment, stored away for years. We continued year after year steadily. From a small neighborhood gathering it grew and grew. Our 22nd Mochi Pounding in 2019 drew 1000 visitors to our wee village. The 23rd Mochi Pounding is anticipated to resume in December of 2024.

Come and join the fun from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. making traditional rice cakes the "old-fashioned" way. Everyone takes their turn at pounding the delicious sticky rice for good luck. Fire building starts at 7 a.m. to steam the rice. Hearty local style lunch for $5. New years crafts, food vendors, fortune telling, massage, I Ching readings, floral arrangements, plantation stories, Okinawan taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment & more. Great cultural mix of everything that makes our beloved Hawaii so extraordinarily special!!!

The latest event updates can be found on the Wailea Village Annual Mochi Pounding Facebook page by clicking here.

Or, call Miss Akiko @ (808) 963-6422 or email: akikobandb@gmail.com for more information.