Fleet Air Wing 31 hosts a traditional Mochitsuki event

Fleet Air Wing 31 hosts a...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett/Released 251219-M-TB340-1211.JPG

Jan 4, 2026

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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