A person is seen choking on a rice cake in this illustration provided by the Tokyo Fire Department. TOKYO -- As people have more opportunities to eat rice cakes during the year-end and New Year ...

Using approximately 6 metric tons of sticky rice produced in northern Japan's Tohoku region, known for its rich taste, around 40 workers are preparing and selling "kagami mochi" round rice cakes ...

Anema’s installation includes two clay tiles sourced from one of the valley’s remaining fertile rice fields. Erna Anema's Moraines to Clay Liesbet Bussche’s Building Rings is made of clay blocks and ...

This is mochi, or rice cake, formed into a round shape to represent a mirror (kagami), one of the three sacred treasures, and displayed at New Year as an offering to the New Year gods (toshigami).

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, damaged by a massive March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, is ...

TOSA-SHIMIZU, Kochi Prefecture--Diners wanting a table with a perfect seaside view should check out an Italian restaurant here with a terrace looking as if it is floating on the ocean. The new ter ...

Put a desired portion on a sheet of plastic wrap and lightly shape it into a rice ball by rotating it 5 or 6 times with your hands. Chikako Tada: The author of seven cookbooks, Tada is a Japanese ...

Hiking through terraced rice fields is more than just a trek; it's a journey into the soul of agrarian cultures. These centuries-old landscapes offer more than just breathtaking views; they're a ...

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