2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...
I'm from Japan, home to some of the world's longest living people: What I eat for breakfast every day
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her favorite “medicinal multigrain rice” breakfast to start ...
2024 Rewind: Weak yen, soaring prices, rice shortages: Japan experiences economic turmoil
While the average monthly salary at Japanese firms rose by more than 10,000 yen (about $64) in 2024 from the previous year ...
Japan’s hottest year since records began threatens rice supply, ecosystems
With scorching summers, sweltering autumns and a steady rise in sea temperatures, Japan’s climate crisis deepened in 2024.
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Japan's New Year Delicacy Turns Deadly Again
A favorite seasonal food has once again turned deadly in Japan. Traditional mochi rice cakes are eaten around New Year's, and ...
Japan's most famous drink sake is now protected with UNESCO status
The Japanese drink, sake, is growing in popularity and now with a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designation, brewers ...
Traditional rice cake ceremony held at Hikone Castle, western Japan
A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.
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How Japan’s sake is winning over Gen Z
A world heritage listing - alongside new sparkling and fruity 'cocktail' types of sake - will be the beginning of a ...