Will 2026 finally see the end of the craziness of 2025? It was a big year for Japan, with trends shifting in everything from tourism (good and bad) and Expo buzz to technology, internationalization ...

Japan trends 2025 reshaped everyday life, from retro culture and food to work—plus what these trends mean for 2026.

Twelve of Hello Kitty's friends are being introduced in the US for the first time by Sanrio. The new characters will be ...

Konbini Tea Party is a Japanese-themed pop-up featuring a delightful variety of alt-fashion, art and irresistibly cute ...

Steele’s store at 195 South Main St. brings Japanese candy, snacks, drinks and toys to the heart of Longmont. Steele, a fan ...

Cats are beloved in Japan, as they have been for thousands of years. From old mythological tales of feline yokai like the smart shape-shifting bakeneko to the Hello Kitties and lucky maneki-nekos of ...

Japanese pop culture - from anime, music, art and film - has been celebrated around the world for pushing the boundaries of conventional thought. But one trend has some experts concerned its leading ...

Fans of all things cute have a new place to explore this holiday season. Kawaii Kingdom has officially opened its pop-up shop at Market City Shopping Center, offering shoppers an immersive world of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bungu LA, happening Oct. 11-12, is believed to be the first proper stationery festival in the city. Hosted by ...