Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to ...

One of Japan's most cherished New Year foods has again turned deadly in Tokyo. Japan Today reports that according to the ...

Japanese officials say this is a common occurrence with elderly people during the holiday season that can be prevented with ...

NHK and other media outlets said the attacker, a woman sociology student, had swung a hammer during a class. Several reports said people were seen bleeding from the head and that the woman had said ...

The woman sustained injuries to her stomach and chest but was conscious when she was taken to the hospital and said she knew ...

Every New Year’s Day in Japan, families gather to mark the holiday with foods meant to symbolize longevity and good fortune.