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

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Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.

During oshogatsu (Japanese New Year), people in Japan huddle outside of temples and shrines to pray for an auspicious year, hands warmed by steaming cups of amazake (fermented rice drink).

This traditional Japanese soup includes mochi and chicken and is a soothing way to start the new year. Traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day, ozoni is a Japanese soup made with mochi ...

Ozoni (Japanese New Year’s Soup) Ozoni is not everyday food. It’s not even a once-a-week thing — it’s a once-a-year dish. And every year you make it, things are a little bit different ...

We are delighted to invite you to our special New Year’s event, “The Japanese New Year Celebration in Washington” at George Mason University Mason Square. Join us for a day filled with ...

The Wallens usually celebrate Japanese New Year with ozoni, a Japanese soup featuring rice cakes (mochi) and vegetables. Wallen said the festival’s traditional dances are a unique draw too ...

Apple today announced the upcoming launch of its annual New Year promotion in Japan, providing customers with a free Apple gift card worth up to ¥30,000 with the purchase of eligible Apple devices.