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Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan

Mochi deaths haunt Japan again: Why these New Year rice cakes are dangerous

Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional delicacy turns fatal almost every year. But why?

New York Post · 15h

Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes

Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued warnings about annually. Eating mochi on and around the New Year

CBS News · 1d

2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year's trend in Japan

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.

Japan, bluefin tuna

CNN on MSN · 1d

Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction

A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year auction.

The Washington Post · 1d

Single tuna sells for over $1.3 million in Japan

A 608-pound bluefin tuna was sold on Jan. 5 at a Tokyo fish market for over $1.3 million, the catch going jointly to a tuna wholesaler and a sushi restaurant.

Fox Business on MSN · 19h

Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction

A company spent $1.3 million to acquire a massive tuna during an auction held at a Japanese fish market in Tokyo over the weekend. It weighed over 600 pounds.

16hon MSN

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 ...

Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year’s

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved from a balcony window to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers, some shouting, ...

Channel NewsAsia Singapore1d

Buyer splashes out US$1.3 million for Tokyo new year tuna

TOKYO: The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid US$1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday (Jan 5), the second highest ...

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Japan New Year holidaymakers' homeward rush expected to peak on Jan. 4

The return rush of people who spent the year-end and New Year holidays in their hometowns and other travel destinations has ...

Tokyo stocks plunge on 1st open trading day of the new year

The Tokyo Stock Exchange opened for the first trading day of the new year on Jan. 6 with the Nikkei 225 index plummeting by ...

Tokyo firefighters hold New Year's event with traditional stunts and quake drill

Firefighters in Tokyo held their annual New Year's event on Monday, showcasing traditional firefighting skills and conducting a drill to prepare for a possible major earthquake.

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