The latest to ride this wave is Monchhichi, a Japanese character first introduced in 1974. With its thumb-sucking habit, plastic face and soft fur, Monchhichi was once the definition of kawaii (cute) ...

Amid a decline in the number of public bathhouses – driven by ageing facilities, an equally ageing operator base, and a slow post-pandemic recovery in patronage – the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in ...

Almost two years since first breaking ground, Sakura Novi’s first retailer, Klawsome!, is set to open Friday, August 29. The claw machine-themed arcade is billed as the first of its kind in Michigan, ...

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Some episodes highlight characters like Cartman, and dive into what makes them so fascinating. Other episodes shine a spotlight on current events, and showcase the fact that this series has always ...

When Worthington natives Andrea Magana and Che Peralta began dating a little over two years ago, they discovered they shared a passion for travel. So, in early February, the couple set out on a six ...

Last week G-Dragon brought his Übermensch World Tour to the U.S. with two shows in Newark. Here are the highlights and what fans can expect at his future U.S. concerts.

As fall fast approaches, Netflix has already begun rolling out the red carpet for its returning hits, making it the ideal time to commit to a bingeing experience. From twisty thrillers to chaotic ...

Way before the Sonny Angel, Smiski, and Hirono blind box and anik-anik craze, Bandai’s Gashapon capsules had already captured the hearts of generations as one of the OG mystery collectibles since the ...

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Late August through early September has become the busiest time of the year in the art scene here, at least since the arrival of Frieze Seoul three years ago. T ...