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

Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...

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

Two people died in Japan after choking on mochi to celebrate the new year. Despite officials warning the population about the ...

A favorite seasonal food has once again turned deadly in Japan. Traditional mochi rice cakes are eaten around New Year's, and ...

The National Police Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency are urging elderly people to be careful when eating ...

Making mochi for the New Year is a tradition that’s observed by many of Hawaii’s families of Japanese ancestry.

The adorably round mochi ice cream treats are undoubtedly irresistible, but should you pick up a box of My/Mochi or head to ...

Making mochi for the new year is a tradition that’s observed by many of Hawaii’s families of Japanese ancestry.

This is mochi, or rice cake, formed into a round shape to represent a mirror (kagami), one of the three sacred treasures, and ...

A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western 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.