Japan’s emergency services are warning New Year revellers not to bite off more than they can chew when they savour traditional mochi rice cakes over the holidays. An essential element of the ...

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — For many Japanese families, mochi pounding is a New Year’s tradition as it is meant to bring good fortune and longevity. One Hilo family has been doing it for a century.

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Takeya family of Hilo spent the weekend pounding mochi the old-fashioned way, a New Year’s tradition they have celebrated for 100 years. The Takeyas hit the ...