Their bubble bites and color make mochi donuts photo friendly — one major reason they're surging here in an era when every meal for many people is a social media photo op. "Part of the trend was ...

Popular versions during this holiday include Hishi and Sakura mochi, both of which feature a color or colors significant to Doll's Day: Green, pink, yellow, or white. During the Japanese New Year ...

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 is ...

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.

The mochi dish at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco is close to my heart, as it was one of the first dishes I created for the restaurant. It was born out of a kombu cooking challenge that ...