Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...
A favorite seasonal food has once again turned deadly in Japan. Traditional mochi rice cakes are eaten around New Year's, and ...
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their ...
The National Police Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency are urging elderly people to be careful when eating ...
An elderly woman died and five other people were in serious condition in the Tokyo area after choking on “mochi” sticky rice cakes between Jan. 1 and 3, the Tokyo Fire Department said.
The adorably round mochi ice cream treats are undoubtedly irresistible, but should you pick up a box of My/Mochi or head to ...
Making mochi for the new year is a tradition that’s observed by many of Hawaii’s families of Japanese ancestry.
Ozoni, a Japanese soup with mochi, is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day. This version from chef Takashi Yagihashi calls ...
Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.