Now that Christmas has passed, it's time to look ahead to the new year.

In partnership with Temari, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i is helping out with a free demonstration and lecture on kadomatsu, with Temari's Ann Asakura and Merle Grybowski. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow in the JCCH Community Gallery. Visit www.jcch.com or call 945-7633 for more information.

Aiea Hongwanji Mission is hosting its annual mochitsuki (mochi pounding) tomorrow with rice steaming from 6 a.m. and pounding and rolling mochi from 8 to about 11:30 a.m. — or until the mochi runs out. The traditional event is open to the public at the mission, 99-186 Puakala St.

Call 487-2626 for more information.