From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

HIGASHI-IZU, Shizuoka — Four baby capybaras born at Izu Animal Kingdom, a zoo in Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, are attracting the attention of visitors with their cute appearance ... Parts Imports ...

Marvel at this small but powerful pet hair scraper, flight attendant-approved travel pillow and spinning makeup brush cleaner ...

New Delhi, April 12 -- How Japan's Cute Culture Became a Global Power Move | Studio Ghibli, Anime & Soft Power Explained The Studio Ghibli phenomenon has swept across the globe. From Instagram ...

A new cafe and general store is bringing Asian-inspired goods to a prominent Uptown storefront. Driving the news: Moona Moono, which owner Angie Lee said means "culture octopus," is set to open ...

For some, a solid, well-performing sex toy is an essential part of solo play. But in the vast sea of gadgets and gizmos that whir, buck, vibrate and thrust, it can feel, well, hard to find the one ...

Example prompt: "A laughing dog in Studio Ghibli style with a transparent background for a WhatsApp sticker." Chibi is a Japanese term for small or short characters with oversized heads and cute, ...

Unfortunately, this Film Friday brings some disappointing news. Price hikes are in the news everywhere right now, and that includes film prices, at least for those in Japan. Earlier this week, Fuji ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, however, they have preemptively warned people to be respectful when making fanart and other derivative content ...