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

The adorable and squishable plushies have been all the rage. But what exactly are Squishmallows and what made them so popular?

One category of creator merch is feeling the pinch of Trump's tariffs more than others: plushies. Some merch companies are seeking to transition their plushies business away from China.

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

Soviet reactors for silicon dreams: Bulgaria snubs Ukraine in bid for AI future ...

One of the biggest Japanese events in Orange County was held at the OC Fairgrounds from April 4-6. At this event, a variety ...

If you've ever dreamed of bringing home your very own cuddly forest spirit, then the Izu Teddy Bear Museum in Shizuoka, Japan should be on your itinerary! The museum offers a delightful two-part ...

These themed trains in Japan include Pikachu, Hello Kitty, dinosaurs, and one specially dedicated to drinking sake.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Germany’s climate conservatives giving ‘green’ a patriotic rebrand, a Czech church in spa town being linked to a Kremlin kompromat campaign ...