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Miffy, one of the world's most beloved character mascots, hops into a new tech collection by retro product design and ...

Grace Lee remembers the first time she saw a Labubu. It had rabbit-like ears and spikey teeth — and her immediate thought was ...

Popular Golden Retriever dog Pompompurin gets a character-inspired glasses collection, with international delivery available ...

Takara Tomy will release gacha figures of Sanrio mascots hugging smaller plush versions of themselves in mid-November 2024.

Besides being the café mascot, the Japanese snow fairy is slowly becoming Hokkaido ... Souvenir shops like Tanukiya in Hokkaido now sell a range of products such as plush toys, keychains, and ...

The mascot is the creation of Italian artist Simone Legno, who is known for Japanese-inspired kawaii designs via his company tokidoki. Among various details that mark Luce out as a devout young ...

Even though Japan's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased throughout the past decade, air pollution causes over 44 thousand deaths annually. Rapid industrial development, economic growth ...

Planning to visit Japan this autumn for captivating fall foliage? Get ready for a visual feast! As famous as cherry blossoms, Japan's autumn season paints landscapes with breathtaking hues. From ...

The mascot’s muddy boots represent a long and difficult journey, while her staff symbolizes the pilgrimage toward eternity. Legno, who admitted a lifelong love for Japanese pop culture ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Voters in Tokyo began casting their ballots early Sunday for an election that might weaken Prime Minister ...

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...