Mochi deaths haunt Japan again: Why these New Year rice cakes are dangerous
Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional ...
Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes
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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Authorities urge elderly people to be careful when eating mochi
The National Police Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency are urging elderly people to be careful when eating ...
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20% of Japan elderly deaths from choking on rice cakes occurred over first 3 days of year
A person is seen choking on a rice cake in this illustration provided by the Tokyo Fire Department. TOKYO -- As people have more opportunities to eat rice cakes during the year-end and New Year ...
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year's trend in Japan
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.