Bank of Japan officials are likely to discuss raising their inflation outlook at a policy meeting later this month, although ...

Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...

Once considered 'vulgar,' the culinary topping sprinkled over rice is experiencing a sharp rise in sales. Tourists are drawn ...

Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued ...

Prospects of sustained wage gains in Japan and the boost to import costs from a weak yen have heightened attention within the ...

Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her favorite “medicinal multigrain rice” breakfast to start ...

Two people died in Japan after choking on mochi to celebrate the new year. Despite officials warning the population about the ...

Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional ...

A Bloomberg story that the Bank of Japan might lift its inflation forecast due to rice and the yen had an impact, sending the dollar lower vs. the yen. The question is whether the central bank lifts ...

A favorite seasonal food has once again turned deadly in Japan. Traditional mochi rice cakes are eaten around New Year's, and ...

Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their ...