Two people in Japan have died and seven others had to be taken to hospitals after choking on mochi, a sweet rice cake that can prove difficult to swallow if not thoroughly chewed. In just the first ...

Despite an annual warning from authorities, a deadly New Year's trend continued in Japan this week as two people died after choking on mochi — a doughy cake made from steamed sweet rice that is ...

Mochi, the soft and chewy Japanese rice cake, became one of the biggest food trends of 2025. Thanks to TikTok, this traditional treat turned into a global sensation, with millions discovering its ...