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

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

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.

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

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

An intestinal obstruction caused by mochi doesn’t occur as often as choking accidents, but there are a few people every year.

Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.

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The adorably round mochi ice cream treats are undoubtedly irresistible, but should you pick up a box of My/Mochi or head to ...

Work to make round rice cakes for New Year is in full swing at Yamada Mochi Honten rice cake shop in Nagoya's Mizuho Ward on Dec. 27, 2024. In the work area, where steam was rising from rice ...

Flipping the mochi is hard. The rice comes out real hot. Um, all about timing. Make sure you, your fingers don’t get smashed.

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