From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (“cute”) culture is huge in Japan. Whole museums and theme parks have been dedicated to the concept of kawaii. Heck, it’s ...

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...

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Bake Off is dishing up Japanese treats tonight (Picture: Channel 4) The Great British Bake Off is dishing up a treat for viewers tonight as the remaining bakers face the challenge of the show’s first ...

The most kawaii character has been confirmed according to the results of a new official survey, and it isn't Hello Kitty or any of her adorable Sanrio friends. Per PR Times, Japanese company Furyu ...

"Gross" characters are proliferating in a country known for kawaii, and now even local governments' mascots are trying to out-weird one another. Long considered the global capital of cute, Japan is ...

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