2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...
Traditional rice cake ceremony held at Hikone Castle, western Japan
A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.
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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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Mochi: Trouble with New Year’s food goes beyond choking
TOKYO (TR) – Many people will eat sticky mochi rice cakes during the New Year holidays. Whether in soup (ozoni) or ...
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1 dies, 5 listed in serious condition after choking on ‘mochi’ in Tokyo
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.
Ozoni (Japanese New Year’s Soup)
Ozoni, a Japanese soup with mochi, is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day. This version from chef Takashi Yagihashi calls ...