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.
The emergency services have issued advisories urging Japanese people to eat mochi with care, including tips on dealing with choking.
An intestinal obstruction caused by mochi doesn’t occur as often as choking accidents, but there are a few people every ...
Mochi, a doughy cake made from steamed sweet rice, is more than just a nostalgic taste of Japan; the very act of making mochi ...
Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.
TOKYO (TR) – An elderly man choked on a sticky mochi rice cake at a residence in Itabashi Ward on Tuesday and died, reports ...