Ozoni, a Japanese soup with mochi, is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day. This version from chef Takashi Yagihashi calls ...

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

Plus, simple sashimi rice bowls, pork belly donburi, and a crowd-pleasing teriyaki chicken recipe for easy Japanese dinners on weeknights. For something sweet, we have mochi ice-cream for a ...

If not chewed but simply swallowed, the sticky mochi gets stuck in the throat - and can lead to suffocation. According to Japanese media, 90% of those rushed to hospital from choking on their new ...

Mochi, a doughy cake made from steamed sweet rice, is more than just a nostalgic taste of Japan; the very act of making mochi ...

The 500 kilograms of mochi they made was served in dishes like soup. Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect ...

Lori Hashimoto, of Hana Japanese Eatery, shares a recipe perfect for all of your holiday ... like pink manju – a sweet Japanese treat of pounded mochi containing a sweet bean filling – along ...