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

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

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

Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her favorite “medicinal multigrain rice” breakfast to start ...

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.

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

As people have more opportunities to eat rice cakes during the year-end and New Year season in Japan, there are greater ...

A world heritage listing - alongside new sparkling and fruity 'cocktail' types of sake - will be the beginning of a ...

While the average monthly salary at Japanese firms rose by more than 10,000 yen (about $64) in 2024 from the previous year ...

The Japanese drink, sake, is growing in popularity and now with a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designation, brewers ...

A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.