And yet, the internet is now awash with so-called “Ghiblified” images—AI-generated pictures that mimic the studio ’s signature aesthetic but lack the soul behind it. A mere template cannot replicate ...

ASEAN finance chiefs are expected to discuss regional economic stability and integrating financial services when they meet in ...

For the Japanese, summer is when the border between the real world and the spirit world becomes weak, and the legendary yōkai ...

1887 -- The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) sets up a government agency in charge of telegraph services. 1984 -- The Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee selects a tiger, named Hodori, as the official mascot ...

KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most beloved characters for regional promotion. The prefecture is ...

A test run for the 2025 world exposition in Osaka kicked off Friday, with stakeholders and selected local residents given the opportunity to experience some of the pavilions over three days. Around 90 ...

Bandai will sell the Original Tamagotchi and related merchandise decorated after Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku in mid-April ...

Grimace started pinch hitting for Mr. Met in fan’s hearts after the purple giant threw the first pitch at a June game that ...

SLOVAKIA TRAVEL, the national organisation for the promotion of tourism, is bringing to life the mascot of the Slovak exposition at the EXPO ...

Hanami Matsuri (directly translated to “flower viewing festival”) is a fair inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom festival.

In June 2018, the 68th FIFA Congress ultimately chose the North American tri-nation bid over competitor Morocco, a decision then regarded as a safe choice. After all, the 1994 World Cup in the United ...