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Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan

Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes

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

Firstpost · 3h

Mochi deaths haunt Japan again: Why these New Year rice cakes are dangerous

Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional delicacy turns fatal almost every year. But why?

Daily Express US on MSN · 19h

Mochi warning: Two die choking on rice cake as worrying Japan trend continues

Two people died in Japan after choking on mochi to celebrate the new year. Despite officials warning the population about the choking hazard posed by the popular rice cake that is traditionally served at New Year celebrations,

U.S. Steel, Japan and Joe Biden

The Straits Times · 2h

US Steel buyout: Biden’s veto of Nippon Steel’s bid tests US-Japan alliance

A former Japan trade official believes that talk of a chilling effect on investment may be overblown. Read more at straitstimes.com.

NBC News on MSN · 7h

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel

Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Nippon Steel Stands Firm on a US Steel Takeover and Denies Risks Cited by Biden

Nippon Steel Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto says the top Japanese steelmaker is standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel

Blinken Visits Japan

Euronews on MSN · 9h

Blinken seeks to strengthen relations with Japan in final visit

There have been tensions in the Pacific region recently, with Russia allegedly providing North Korea with military equipment and training.View on euronews

Hosted on MSN · 7h

Blinken visits Japan as Nippon Steel decision weighs on relations

By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Tim Kelly WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel cast a shadow over Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Japan on Tuesday for farewell meetings with Washington's most important ally in Asia.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

U.S. Steel, Nippon Sue Biden Administration Over Decision to Block Merger

Goncalves said in a statement on Monday that "Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel continue to play the blame game in a desperate attempt to distract from their own failures. Today's lawsu

bluefin tuna, Japan

NBC News · 15h

Sushi chain pays $1.3 million for motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction

The 608-pound bluefin tuna fetched the second-highest price ever paid at the annual new year auction at Tokyo’s main fish market.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction

A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year auction.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Tuna weighing as much as a grizzly bear sells for $1.3 million in Japan

An Oma Pacific bluefin tuna, weighing 608 pounds, sold at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. It’s one of the most expensive tuna fish to be sold in the history of sushi.

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2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports

Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...

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Blinken Lauds Japan Ties While Skirting Nippon Steel Dispute

Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded the close economic and security partnership between the US and Japan after a ...

Indonesia and Japan agree to resume stalled talks on transfer of defense equipment

Indonesia's government said it agreed with Japan on Tuesday to resume talks on the joint development of naval vessels that ...

Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya and US Secretary of State Blinken meet in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have wrapped up their meeting in Tokyo.

Lodging facility for foreign tourists agitates quiet Tokyo area

Just after 10:15 p.m. in late November, three young women were wandering around a cul-de-sac in a sleepy residential area ...

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Japan’s vending machines now serve authentic ramen in a can

Japan’s vending machines now serve authentic ramen in a can - Canned ramen previously used konjac instead of authentic wheat ...

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