New Year’s a Comin’ 1b

Japanese American National Museum, Gift of George Teruo Esaki (96.25.8)

This object is part of the story , which is about Community & Culture.

Community & Culture, Gila River, New Year's A-Comin'

Look closely at this photograph.

  • What do you see?
  • Do you have any guesses about what is happening in this photograph?
  • Is there anything you wonder about what is happening in this photograph?

This photograph was taken at Gila River and shows the part of the mochi-making process in which the rice is steamed in preparation for pounding.

  • What do you notice about the people in this photograph?