The emergency services have issued advisories urging Japanese people to eat mochi with care, including tips on dealing with choking Japan's emergency services are warning New Year revellers not to ...

Mochi is a popular food in Japan, especially during the New Year's holiday. Tokyo Fire Department officials advise cutting mochi into small pieces and chewing thoroughly before swallowing. While ...

If you ever find yourself wandering through Japan – neon lanterns glowing overhead, soft steam rising from food carts, and the eternal dilemma of what to eat first – your stomach is in for an ...