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

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

Rising wages are adding to inflationary pressure, backing up the BOJ's argument that Japan is on track to sustainably achieve ...

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.

With scorching summers, sweltering autumns and a steady rise in sea temperatures, Japan’s climate crisis deepened in 2024.

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

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

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 ...

U.S. stock futures leaned lower Friday on concern over possible export restrictions on Nvidia, ahead of key data on the jobs ...

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

A world heritage listing - alongside new sparkling and fruity 'cocktail' types of sake - will be the beginning of a ...