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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...