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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Mochi: Trouble with New Year’s food goes beyond choking
An intestinal obstruction caused by mochi doesn’t occur as often as choking accidents, but there are a few people every ...
Japan grapples with sticky problem – potentially fatal mochi binge over holidays
The emergency services have issued advisories urging Japanese people to eat mochi with care, including tips on dealing with choking.
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Ski patrollers strike, Vail Resorts scrambles over holiday week
Plus: A backlog of water permits, a new group addresses rural mental health, federal authorities search for a wolf killer and ...
Photo Essay: Teaching The Tasty Japanese New Year’s Tradition Of Mochitsuki
Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.
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Japan Photo Journal: Rice cakes ready for rolling out for New Year
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 ...