Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...

Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued ...

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Two people died in Japan after choking on mochi to celebrate the new year. Despite officials warning the population about the ...

Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional ...

A favorite seasonal food has once again turned deadly in Japan. Traditional mochi rice cakes are eaten around New Year's, and ...

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Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.