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

Traditional firefighting ladder acrobatics are performed at the Tokyo Fire Department's New Year's fire and disaster ...

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

Traditional firefighting ladder acrobatics are performed at the Tokyo Fire Department's New Year's fire and disaster prevention event in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2025.

TOKYO -- A 21-year-old woman here was arrested on Jan. 7 for allegedly making approximately 670 phone calls to a fire station and obstructing its operations. The Metropolitan Police Department's ...

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.