Mochi is a popular food in Japan, especially during the New Year's holiday. Tokyo Fire Department officials advise cutting mochi into small pieces and chewing thoroughly before swallowing.

The Japanese mochi and the Korean chapssaltteok are two well-known examples that frequently draw comparisons. Both are formed of rice, and while they are similar in certain ways, they differ in ...

Despite an annual warning from authorities, a deadly New Year's trend continued in Japan this week as two people died after choking on mochi — a doughy cake made from steamed sweet rice that is ...

Japan’s emergency services are warning New Year revellers not to bite off more than they can chew when they savour traditional mochi rice cakes over the holidays. An essential element of the ...