In Japan, the New Year is a time of celebration, filled with cherished traditions and delicious foods. One such delicacy is ...

Two people have died in Japan and several are in a critical condition after choking on traditional rice cakes as part of the new year celebrations. They may seem harmless, but each year the hard ...

Rice has been grown to be eaten by humans for over 7,000 years, and the grain has been pounded into cakes for a long chunk of that history, primarily in East Asian countries like China and Japan.

They are sold in the Korean or Japanese sections of supermarkets. Vegetarians or vegans should check with the vendor when buying the banchan to serve with the rice cakes – some include shellfish ...