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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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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.

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TOKYO (TR) – Nine people were rushed to hospitals in the capital after choking on sticky mochi rice cakes over the three-day New Year holidays. Two of the victims were later confirmed dead.