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

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub ...

With embroidery, nostalgia and a plushie pool of apples and hearts, Péro’s new collection transforms Hello Kitty into a ...

As of April 13, the airport has officially renamed itself Oita Hello Kitty Airport, and it will stay that way until October ...