The Mochi Makers craft book Himiko Hamilton struggles in a

Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own

Directed by Bruce Alan Johnson and Christine Toy Johnson

part visual narrative

and succeeding generations

85 designs from simple to sophisticated

The Mochi Makers craft book Himiko Hamilton struggles in aBy Sharon Fujimoto Johnson. Emi and Obaachan are making mochi. Its a recipe thats been passed down for generations. Obaachan brought it with her when she first came to America from Japan and now, Emi is about to become her familys newest mochi maker! They mix and pound and twist and wrap. The Japanese rice cakes are sticky and chewy, colorful and tasty, andmost importantlymade with love. For Emi and Obaachan, making mochi becomes a way to remember