The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

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

Sanrio fans, you need to visit Puroland, a theme park dedicated to Sanrio characters, just 30 minutes from Tokyo.

Japan will soon open the world's first 3D-printed train station, a groundbreaking achievement that will only take six hours to assemble. The 3D printing company Serendix, chosen for the project ...

A major railway operator in Japan is set to build the world's first 3D-printed train station in just six hours. The new Hatsushima Station will replace a weathered wooden structure with a modern ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The start of spring can’t go without a little bit of cuteness. This week on Second Chance Pets, we are meeting Little Foot, a shy cat at the Humane Society for ...

Life360, the family connection and safety app utilized by 1 in 8 smartphone users in the US, today announced a partnership with the global lifestyle brand and home to Hello Kitty®, Sanrio®, to ...

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The Torokko Watarase Keikoku sightseeing trolley train rolls past a grove of ornamental peach trees ... Now I could sense a subtle difference from the river I saw other times. Japan Tourism is ...

This is Aru Ressha, or Sweet Train, a luxurious dining experience in Japan that takes passengers on a gastronomic journey. This golden train travels through the scenic landscapes of Kyushu, Japan, ...

was made possible because a subsidiary of Sanrio Co., which owns licensing rights of Hello Kitty, operates the theme park Harmonyland in the southwest Japan prefecture. The prefectural government ...

A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train station. The new station structure, measuring about 108 square feet ...