Share This Article Raining SnacksImagine you are walking down a quiet residential street in Japan. Suddenly, you see a crowd of neighbors gathered around a half-built house. Then, the construction workers and the homeowners climb onto the roof and start… throwing snacks and rice cakes at the crowd! What is going on? The “Jotoshiki” CeremonyThis chaotic and fun event is called “Mochi-maki” (Mochi Throwing). It happens during a ceremony called Jotoshiki, which celebrates the completion of the basic wooden framework of a new house. Sharing the LuckWhy do they throw things? In Japan, building a new house is considered a … Continue reading Why Are People Throwing Rice Cakes from the Roof? (The “Mochi-maki” Tradition)