Due to its originality, Gudetama has created a connection with the young public that follows the Hello Kitty universe and the ...

As an American travel writer living with my family in Bali, Indonesia, all of Asia essentially acts as our backyard.

She has appeared on Fender Stratocaster electric guitars and Swarovski jewellery. There are also two officially licensed theme parks in Japan, Sanrio Puroland (in Tokyo) and Harmonyland (in ita), with ...

What and how many Sanrio characters are there? The Japanese brand has gained thousands of followers for its creations such as ...

Kids, collectors, and adults with a taste for nostalgia are welcoming many people into the digital pet space. In addition to ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...

Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, recently announced plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with local taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and popular ...

But Shibuya’s will be the first in Japan to target an urban downtown area. Shinjuku Ward’s planned action stems in part from Shibuya’s original ordinance. According to Shinjuku officials ...

This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

Two of Sanrio's most famous characters, My Melody and Kuromi, are about to get their own special Netflix series.