TOKYO (AP) — 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. Sanrio ...

"Shrewd" is how Mika Nishimura, a design professor at Tokyo's Meisei University ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of "kawaii," which is Japanese for "cute" but also connotes ...

Editor’s note: This series showcases cool and special souvenirs made in Japan’s capital of Tokyo, formerly known as Edo. Founded in 1931 in Tokyo's Tsukiji district, Tsutaya Shouten Co.

It's one of the most popular mascots in Japan. The rugby World Cup came to Chofu city in Tokyo in 2019. A Japanese actor who loves the sport thought the city could use a mascot to welcome visitors ...

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 ...