Every year, Japan issues public warnings to be careful when eating mochi -- and nearly every year, people choke to death anyway.

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.

An analysis of 2018-2019 data by Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency found that a total of 661 people aged 65 or older died from choking on rice cakes and for other reasons. Of them, 127 cases, or ...

Two elderly men in Japan died after choking to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued warnings about annually.

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A new year tradition was deadly this year for four women in Japan who died after choking on traditional sticky rice cakes known as "mochi." The Tokyo Fire Department said that all ...

Every year, Japan issues public warnings to be careful when eating mochi -- and nearly every year, people choke to death anyway.

Every year, Japan issues public warnings to be careful when eating mochi -- and nearly every year, people choke to death anyway.