Mochi deaths haunt Japan again: Why these New Year rice cakes are dangerous
Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional ...
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year's trend in 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.
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Delicious but deadly mochi: The Japanese rice cakes that kill
According to Japanese media, 90% of those rushed to hospital from choking on their new year's dish are people aged 65 or older. Chew, chew, chew. If that's not possible, the rice cakes need to be ...
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 ...
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Osechi: Japan's New Year Feast and Rice Cake
The difference is that Japanese rice cakes are made from sticky glutinous rice while Korean ... Chujo: There is a variety of rice cake dishes all throughout Japan. Some people make them sweet by using ...
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.
Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes
Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued ...