Fleet Air Wing 31 hosts a traditional Mochitsuki event

251219-M-TB340-1211.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

Jan 4, 2026

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni community participates in a traditional Mochitsuki mochi pounding event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025. Fleet Air Wing 31 Iwakuni hosted a traditional annual Mochitsuki event with AIMD for the MCAS Iwakuni community to participate and learn more about Japanese New Year’s traditions and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

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