During the Japanese New Year celebration, arguably the most important holiday in the country, mochi takes on a sacred role. Named kagami mochi, this variety is displayed from around December 28 to ...

Mochi came to the U.S. when Japanese laborers arrived in the country in the 1800s and brought their foods and traditions with them, according to "CBS Sunday Morning." "For a lot of Japanese ...

One gift that Japanese immigrants brought over with them is this cute little snack, mochi. Now, we're visiting the oldest Japanese business in the country, from the owner, who actually still makes ...

Nine people were taken to hospitals in Tokyo after choking on mochi during the first three days of the new year. Two of them later died. According to the Tokyo Fire Department, the nine people were ...

An elderly woman died and five other people were in serious condition in the Tokyo area after choking on “mochi” sticky rice cakes between Jan. 1 and 3, the Tokyo Fire Department said.

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 ...