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

TOKYO--Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.

Kawaii is deeply embedded in Japanese culture ... a clone of the attraction that once lived at Tokyo Disneyland. Meet the World was a show that explored the history of Japan, shown inside a ...

All eyes are on Japan this week, thanks to the much-delayed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, happening July 23 to Aug 8. The event has been a hot debate topic for months now, with some countries and ...

Only one rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo is still in operation. The kawaii rainbow-colored nine-carriage wheel sits atop Tokyu Plaza Kamata, connected to the JR station. While it’s not technically ...