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) ...

Anime India, a first-of-its-kind convention dedicated to anime and J-culture hits the ground running on August 23 at NESCO in ...

Once My Melody’s mischievous antagonist, Kuromi is now outshining her pastel-pink counterpart, with a rebellious personality ...

Trendy Taipei 2025 turns Taipei into Asia’s newest music hub with concerts, forums, and global industry events.

Join Joe Hattab as he explores the unique and vibrant Kawaii culture and street style of Harajuku, Tokyo. Discover Japanese ...

Murcia welcomes Kawaii Café, bringing rainbow waffles, bear-shaped pancakes, and Instagram-worthy Japanese ‘cute’ ...

Sushi counters, ramen bars, adorable kawaii-themed cafés, and omakase experiences — India is in the middle of a Japanese ...

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, ...

Learn what Sonny Angels are, Hippers that stick to phones, US prices, rare editions, resale tips, and why they’re trending on ...

The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of ...