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>Two men died after choking on traditional mochi rice cake in Tokyo on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting authorities to issue a warning for elderly people who eat the sticky New Year's treat.
The Tokyo Fire Department said Wednesday that 13 people had been taken to hospital after choking on rice cake during the two days. Of them, a 59-year-old man of Ota Ward and 83-year-old man of Adachi Ward died.
Department officials said seniors should eat mochi in the presence of others after cutting the cake into pieces.
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