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  • The official cat mascot of the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture helped pound mochi on December 11th.

  • Hikonyan took part in the event at Hikone Castle to prepare for New Year celebrations in the western Japanese city.

  • Officials prepared 40 kilograms of glutinous rice for the occasion.

  • Part of the rice cake was sprinkled with soybean powder and served to visitors.

  • The rest will be used as a decorative brown mochi with a diameter of 50 centimeters that will be placed at the castle tower on December 21st. Hikonyan also helped prepare a gigantic rope that will be put up at the castle on the same day.

The official cat mascot of the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture helped pound mochi on December 11th.

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